Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry (NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor) - Adult P[...]

Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area Adult Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor Contract 1 year (Fixed term) Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 364-EPUT669

Site Rochford Community Hospital Town Rochford Salary £59,175 - £95,400 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing Today at 23:59 Interview date 06/03/2025

About Us

EPUT provides community health, mental health and learning disability services to support more than 3.2 million people living across Bedfordshire, Essex and Suffolk.

• We are among the largest employers in the East of England region, with more than 10,000 staff working across more than 200 sites.
• We run the COVID-19 vaccination programme across mid and south Essex and Suffolk and north east Essex.

EPUT was formed on 1 April 2017 following the merger of North Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (NEP) and South Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (SEPT).

Job overview

ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT FROM THE APPOINTMENT

EPUT is looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic Specialty Doctor who will provide clinical leadership and support to Willow ward and EIP service.

Willow ward is a 16-bed mixed ward for service users of adult working age. The ward provides inpatient psychiatric assessments, treatment and care to help reduce risk of harm to self and others.

Main duties of the job

The post is a split post with 4 days on Willow ward and 1 Day support to early intervention in psychosis team.

Person specification

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• At least 3 years experience working in Psychiatry

Skills

• Clinical judgement: experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
• Relevant specialty clinical knowledge.
• Practical skills required in the job.
• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings.
• Experience of working within Adult Psychiatry.

Experience

• Evidence of achievement of Foundation competencies by time of appointment in line with GMC standards.
• Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment and Section 12 (2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

Please note: staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment.

If you would like to book a Covid vaccination or would like more information please contact us by emailing epunft.cv19hr@nhs.net.