Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult CMHT

**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 and 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. We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our dynamic Adult Community Mental Health Team within the Southend Community Mental Health . This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, multidisciplinary service delivering high-quality, person-centred care to adults with complex mental health needs.

The post provides specialist psychiatric input to adults with severe mental illness across Southend, including patients managed within CMHT Primary Care Networks (PCNs). The role works closely with Consultant Psychiatrists, PCN clinicians, GPs, and partner agencies.The post holder will provide specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, formulation and ongoing management using a biopsychosocial and recovery-focused approach. Clinical duties include medication management, risk assessment, Mental Health Act work (including emergency reviews), MDT participation, service liaison, and advisory support to CMHT and primary care mental health practitioners. The caseload is shared with a trainee doctor. 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. 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.