Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age Psychiatry

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.

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.

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