Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Adult Psychiatry

Job Details

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.

EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our South Uttlesford Adult Community team based at Western House, Stansted.

The team provides community services for patients referred to the secondary mental health services from GP surgeries within 2 PCN areas of North and South Uttlesford area but primarily in the South area. Currently the post-holder are seeing patients who reside in CM24 post code areas and the second consultant covers patients residing in the CB10 post code areas .Patients residing in the CM6 postcode who need to be seen are divided between the two consultants . We are currently looking at increasing the medical workforce to accommodate the higher demand. The total population covered by the 2 PCN areas is approximately 90000.

Main duties of the job

The Uttlesford area where the job is based is part of the West Essex Integrated Care System. PCN clinics are being developed in the locality currently and will replace the current system of referrals into a First Response Team. Currently, consultants are expected to provide a consultative input to the PCN MHPs and direct patients into clinics when threshold is met for secondary care input. This arrangement is expected to develop further as the transformation work progresses.

The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health services. Working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year.

Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here.

You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC.

About us

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including
Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer
The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Job description
Job responsibilities
Attend CMHT and PCN MDT meetings to discuss and support ongoing care of patients Provide regular clinics to review patients via CPA process Provide flexible emergency medical support for the teams patients Support patients under the MHA and the processes required under the MHA Support clinically and supervise your training doctor. Work collaboratively with Primary Care. Liaise with other services within the organization and outside of the organization to optimize the care of your patients.

Person Specification
TRANSPORT
Essential
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. Qualifications
Essential
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Desirable
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych On the Specialist Register with qualifications General Adult. Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent. ELIGIBILITY
Essential
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment. Desirable
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.

Employer details
Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Western House

Stansted

CM24 8AG

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