NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult FIRST Team

ONE YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health 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. EPUT is looking for an enthusiastic and passionate NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join Old Age Functional Intensive and Response Support Team (FIRST) in South East Essex based at Harland Centre, Southend-on-Sea.

The team provides services mainly to the functional older adult patients above the age of 70, referred from the South East Essex area for mental health disorders. The Dementia Intensive Support Service (DIST) is an partner team and the post holder will be required to provide consultant input to that service. Both teams function in much the same way, with the difference being FIRST see functional patients, and DIST see organic patients. The post holder is to be on the specialist register for Old Age Psychiatry or, in some circumstances, other subspecialties may be considered. 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.