Consultant Psychiatrist CQC Rated GOOD
Full Time 37.5 hours a week (part time could be considered)
Location: Basildon
Competitive: £145k - £165k plus benefits package dependent on experience
A bit about us
We are St Andrews a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Essex site in North Benfleet near Basildon was recently rated GOOD by the CQC and is on its journey to becoming an outstanding site and service.
St Andrews Essex is a 78 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprising of five wards that cover PICU, Acute and Specialist Mental Health services (Low Secure and Rehabilitation).
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist to take on a senior clinical leadership role, supporting the continued development of services at our site in North Benfleet and to make a real impact on the lives of patients.
Why Join St Andrews?
Be part of a clinically driven organisation with a strong medical leadership structure.
Lead a full multidisciplinary team (MDT) including psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers, nurses, junior doctors and specialist therapists.
Access opportunities for research, teaching, service development and leadership within a supportive and academically engaged environment.
Work within a unique therapeutic setting that combines evidence-based practice with innovation, including the use of outcome measures to continually improve care.
As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:
- Provide clinical leadership as Responsible Clinician for a designated ward.
- Oversee assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care for adults with complex mental health needs.
- Lead and collaborate with the MDT to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
- Supervising the process of referral and admission including contributing to preadmission assessments.
- Contributing to management meetings and clinical governance meetings
- Contribute to service strategy, improvement projects, and collaborative working with external partners.
- Undertake research and innovation projects aligned with St Andrews mission to deliver world class, value-based healthcare.
- The post includes a non-resident on-call commitment and joins part of a two tier rota, with a specialty doctor based locally.
Person Specification Essential criteria:
- Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Ideally CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry or due to complete in the next 6 months
- Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status
- Strong clinical leadership, decision making, and communication skills.
- Commitment to St Andrews CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.
We offer:
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and innovation.
- A strong culture of CPD supported by peer groups and internal training.
- Mentorship and career development programmes.
- Scope to develop specialist interests and influence regional and national mental health services.
You can achieve more at St Andrews Healthcare
St Andrews Healthcare is a charity providing specialist mental healthcare services. We work in partnership with a number of NHS, voluntary, educational and research organisations to deliver a range of specialist inpatient and community mental healthcare services, education and research that helps to improve the lives of people with complex mental health needs.
Rewards and Benefits - Competitive salary plus:
- 41 days annual leave including bank holidays.
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
- Pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
- Free onsite parking and cycle to work scheme.
- Relocation allowance if eligible
- Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.
For further information or informal discussion around the role, please contact
James Farrelly Internal Recruitment Partner at [email protected]