Job Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist – Ruby Ward, The Crystal Centre, Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 7LF.
EPUT is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly dedicated consultant to lead the 17-bed functional older adult unit. The role is full‑time within the Older Adult Functional Inpatient Mental Health Service, serving Chelmsford, Maldon and Braintree. The ward provides assessment and treatment for older adults, typically aged 70+ or adults with significant frailty requiring inpatient care for functional mental illness.
Main Duties of the Job
Post holder will have responsibility for the clinical care of patients admitted to the inpatient unit, working closely with the team and ward manager to ensure the provision of an effective service.
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants 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 application. The trust supports continuing professional development and offers opportunities for teaching and research.
Applicants must hold a Certificate of Sponsorship, be able to provide professional references covering the last three years of employment, and pay the initial DBS check cost, which will be deducted from first salary.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all staff directly employed in a care setting or deployed to a CQC-registered care home.
Benefits
- Season Ticket Loans
- NHS discounts for staff
- Excellent training facilities and opportunities
- Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
- 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
Equal Opportunities
Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services and encourage people with a disability to apply. We hold the Disability Two Tick symbol and pledge to employ more people with learning disabilities. Applications may be submitted in an alternate format as required.
Safeguarding & Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
Application Notes
Applicants are expected to write their application without the use of artificial intelligence. Applicants will be assessed on their application, and the use of AI may result in rejection.
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