Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult CMHT | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mai 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £113,565 - £150,569 PA |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Mehefin 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Southend-on-Sea, SS1 2LZ |
| Cwmni: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 8006518/364-EPUT758 |
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**THE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THIS POST IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL*
Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health and community and inpatient care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for theopportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team.
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Teamwithin the Southend Community Mental Health. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary service delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with complex mental health needs.
The post provides specialist psychiatric input to adults with severe mental illness across Southend, including patients managed within CMHT Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role works closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, PCN clinicians, GPs, and partner agencies.
The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, formulation and ongoing management using a biopsychosocial and recovery‑focused approach. Clinical duties include medication management, risk assessment, Mental Health Act work (including emergency reviews), MDT participation, service liaison, and advisory support to CMHT and primary care mental health practitioners. The caseload is shared with a trainee doctor.
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.
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
· Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for community mental health patients under the CMHT
· Ensureexcellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.
· Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.
· Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.
· Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.
· Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients’ physical health, mental health and social care needs.
· Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users’ needs may dictate.
This advert closes on Wednesday 27 May 2026