Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient inChelmsford inChelmsford PUBLISHED
MON 9 DEC 2024
This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a leading mental health service in an area known for its rich history, rapid expansion, and excellent transport links to London. The Trust emphasises collaboration with colleagues and primary care services to meet the comprehensive needs of patients, ensuring they receive timely and effective care throughout their treatment journey.
**THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**
Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health, community and inpatient 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 to join our adult inpatient team who will work on Finchingfield ward which is an 18-bedded male treatment ward. The successful candidate will be expected to provide clinical leadership whilst working closely with the ward manager.
The ward is situated adjacent to Galleywood ward which is a 10-bedded female acute unit with shared therapy teams. Patients are initially admitted to an assessment unit after a gate-keeping assessment by the Home First team unless they are detained under the mental health act, when admission is directly onto a treatment ward.
Essex has so much to offer and mid Essex is a rapidly expanding part of the country. Historic towns thrive alongside modern communities, and traditional industries are complemented by high-tech and service sector newcomers. Road and rail links with London and the rest of the country are very good and is only 40 minutes away by train from the entertainment and attractions of London.
Housing stock is of a high quality and there are wide amenities for shopping and leisure. There is a choice of educational provision for all ages, from pre-school to higher education at private, selective and good quality primary and comprehensive schools; Chelmsford is the 'home' to two of the best single sex grammar schools in the country.
About us
- Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for inpatients on Finchingfield ward.
- Ensure excellence 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.
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