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• Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist – CQC Rated Good.

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• Employer: St Andrew’s Healthcare.

• Location: North Benfleet, Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom (SS12 9JP).

• Salary: Advertised at around £145,000–£165,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• Employment type: Permanent.

• Work arrangement: Primarily in person; flexible working arrangements may be considered.

Overview of the advertised job:

St Andrew’s Healthcare is recruiting an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Essex mental health facility near Basildon. The organisation is a mental health charity providing specialist care for adults with complex mental health needs. Its 78-bed facility comprises five wards covering Psychiatric Intensive Care (PICU), acute mental health care, low-secure services and rehabilitation.

The successful candidate will take on a senior clinical leadership position, providing specialist psychiatric care while supporting the continued development and improvement of the facility. The role offers opportunities to contribute to service strategy, clinical innovation, research and collaborative partnerships. The facility has received a GOOD rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and the organisation aims to improve its services further.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults with complex mental health conditions.

• Offer clinical leadership and guidance to the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Support the development and delivery of high-quality mental health services.

• Contribute to service strategies, improvement initiatives and organisational development.

• Work collaboratively with external healthcare partners and relevant professionals.

• Participate in clinical decision-making and promote safe, effective patient care.

• Undertake research and innovation projects to improve treatment outcomes.

• Participate in the non-resident on-call rota.

• Support the organisation’s ambition to achieve outstanding service standards.

Requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a valid licence to practise.

• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent qualification.

• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry, or expected completion within six months.

• Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status.

• Strong clinical leadership, decision-making and communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.

• Commitment to professional development and high-quality patient care.

• Willingness to uphold the organisation’s CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary of £145,000–£165,000, depending on experience.

• Additional employee benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• Access to continuing professional development (CPD), internal training and peer-support groups.

• Mentorship and career development programmes.

• Opportunities to participate in research, teaching and clinical innovation.

• Flexible working arrangements, including potential part-time and compressed hours.

• Opportunity to contribute to improving specialist mental health services.

How to Apply;

Interested and qualified candidates should:
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