Consultant Psychiatrist - Part Time
PulseEssexPosted 27 February 2026
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<h3 data-start="134" data-end="180">Consultant Psychiatrist </h3>
<p data-start="182" data-end="355">Join a brand-new acute Mental Health service where you will play a central role in shaping care pathways and building the culture alongside the senior leadership team.</p>
<p data-start="357" data-end="584">This role is ideal for a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience in inpatient settings, including working with patients under the Mental Health Act, and with an interest in supporting trauma-affected patients.</p>
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<h3 data-start="591" data-end="619">Key Responsibilities</h3>
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<p data-start="623" data-end="766">Assume Responsible Clinician (RC) duties for Dunnock View, supported by non-consultant grade doctors and the Lead Consultant Psychiatrist</p>
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<p data-start="769" data-end="844">Ensure patients admitted are assessed, treated, and discharged safely</p>
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<p data-start="847" data-end="882">Oversee medication management</p>
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<p data-start="885" data-end="989">Support clinical governance, including quality assurance, complaints management, and co-production</p>
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<p data-start="992" data-end="1037">Deliver care in line with NICE guidance</p>
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<p data-start="1040" data-end="1127">Lead and manage CPA and ICR processes to ensure compliance with quality standards</p>
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<p data-start="1130" data-end="1178">Participate in the On Call Consultant rota</p>
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<h3 data-start="1185" data-end="1205">Requirements</h3>
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<p data-start="1209" data-end="1256">Medically qualified (MRC Psych or equivalent)</p>
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<p data-start="1259" data-end="1316">Innovative and able to initiate corporate decisions</p>
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<p data-start="1319" data-end="1390">Understanding of current developments in psychiatry and mental health</p>
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<p data-start="1393" data-end="1520">Knowledge of change management, legislation, contemporary mental health issues, and purchaser/provider contractual issues</p>
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<p data-start="1523" data-end="1559">Previous Consultant experience</p>
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<h3 data-start="1566" data-end="1589">What’s on Offer</h3>
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<p data-start="1593" data-end="1620">Competitive annual salary</p>
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<p data-start="1623" data-end="1645">£5,000 car allowance</p>
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<p data-start="1648" data-end="1703">30 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday leave</p>
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<p data-start="1706" data-end="1769">Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with employer contribution</p>
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<p data-start="1772" data-end="1788">Life Assurance</p>
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<p data-start="1791" data-end="1819">Enhanced maternity package</p>
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<p data-start="1822" data-end="1848">Free meals while on duty</p>
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<p data-start="1851" data-end="1881">Employee Assistance Services</p>
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<p data-start="1884" data-end="1931">Career development and training opportunities</p>
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<p data-start="1934" data-end="1968">Wellbeing support and activities</p>
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