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Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult InpatientNHS

Basildon, SS16 5NL Permanent £113,565 to £150,569
Posted 3 August 2026 Closing date 6 September 2026
Basildon Rail Station (0.7 miles away) Basildon Town Centre Bus Station (0.8 miles away)

Job summary

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient 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 to appoint an enthusiastic consultant to join our Adult Inpatient team who will work on a Cherrydown ward, Basildon Mental Unit, Basildon which is a 16 beds on an acute psychiatric admission ward for female patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership for the assessment and management of adult inpatients admitted to the ward.

The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package.

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.

Job description

1. To provide clinical leadership for the assessment and management of female general adult inpatients admitted to Cherrydown ward.

2. Take part in the out of hours on-call rota.

About us

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.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;

  • Season Ticket Loans
  • NHS discounts for staff
  • Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
  • Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
  • The 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

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment.

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