Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust · Doctor & Consultant · viaNHS Jobs
£113,565–£150,569 a year
- Closing date
- 27 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Doctor & Consultant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5727100
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Job summary
**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 for inpatient 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.
This is a full time Consultant post for older adult community mental health services that has become available after the move of the previous post holder. This post is currently covered by a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist. We are hoping to recruit an enthusiastic doctor into a substantive post. The doctor is required to be on the specialist register for Old age or any subspecialty of the mental health.
This community Team based at Sydervelt Centre, provide services mainly to the Dementia patients and to Elderly patients in Rochford, Rayleigh and Canvey Island.
Main duties of the job
The Older Adult Mental Health services in South of EPUT covers people aged 70 and over as well as those of any age with dementia. There are three mental health wards on the premises of the Rochford Hospital - Beech ward (Functional Old adults ward), Cedar Ward ( General Adult ward) and Poplar ward( Adolescent ward). The organic ward for this area, Meadowview (Organic) Ward is in Thurrock General hospital. Patients with dementia and challenging behavior will generally be admitted to the specialist organic ward- Meadowview ward. This ward is a 24 bedded unit for patients at the severe end of the dementia spectrum and is located in Thurrock Hospital. The post holder is expected to complete 4 clinics per week, 2 clinics from functional patients and 2 for memory patients. In each functional clinic, there will be 1 new patient and 4 follow ups. In each memory clinic, there will be 3 patients.
Rochford Hospital has a 136 suite on site as well.
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
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.
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
Details
Date posted
13 November 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-EPUT796
Job locations
Sydervelt Centre
Sydervelt Street
Canvey Island
SS8 9EG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients open to the community team.
- Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients.
- Will be available for timely meetings, MDT and facilitate discharge planning.
- Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals for Patients under CTO. There is1 patient under CTO at present.
- Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement.
- Provide clinical supervision to the trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor.
- Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
- The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences with an agreement with other Consultant Colleagues in the area.
Job responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and be the Responsible Clinician for all patients open to the community team.
- Review new patients in a timely manner and oversee the clinical management of patients.
- Will be available for timely meetings, MDT and facilitate discharge planning.
- Carry out duties as Responsible Clinician, including Mental Health Act assessments, preparation of tribunal reports and giving oral evidence at managers hearings and mental health review tribunals for Patients under CTO. There is1 patient under CTO at present.
- Be actively involved in supporting staff development and in effecting continual service improvement.
- Provide clinical supervision to the trainees, as well as supervising the specialty doctor.
- Clinical Audit: The post holder will participate in audit to ensure the continuous improvement of the service.
- The post holder will only be expected to provide cover for holidays and absences with an agreement with other Consultant Colleagues in the area.
What you need to do now
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