Consultant Psychiatrist in Uttlesford SCMHT
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are offering a generous relocation package up to £8,000 and recruitment and retention premia up to £15,000 (T&Cs apply)
Would you like to be part of a leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health, community, and inpatient care? 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, primarily in the South area. The total population covered by the 2 PCN areas is approximately 90,000.
Main Duties of the Job
The Uttlesford area is part of the West Essex Integrated Care System. PCN clinics are being developed in the locality and will replace the current system of referrals into a First Response Team. Consultants are expected to provide consultative input to the PCN MHPs and direct patients into clinics when the threshold is met for secondary care input.
The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health services, providing a 7-day-a-week, 24-hour-a-day service for 365 days a year.
About Us
The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants' continuing professional development. We believe that your development is key, so you will be supported to pursue educational and research interests. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments.
EPUT is looking for motivated staff who share our Trust values of Care, Learn, and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer 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
* 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. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.
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 team’s 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 and outside of the organization to optimize the care of your patients
Person Specification
Transport
* Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
* Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or management
* On the Specialist Register with qualifications in General Adult
* Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent
Eligibility
* 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 within 3 months of appointment
* In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
* Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Clinical Director and Consultant Psychiatrist
£105,504 to £139,882 a year PA, please see further details.
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