GP in Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£63,696 - £102,689 per annum pro rata
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Wickford, SS11 7XX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic GP to join the team on a part time basis, basedatBrockfieldhouse. Thevacancyhasarisen asthe resultof anexpansionof medical establishment to the service.

This post provides three weekly clinical sessions to a medium and low secure service based at Brockfield House which houses approximately 100 inpatients. The role of the GP is to work closely with other health care professionals including psychiatrists, nursing staff, and the physical health nurse. The GP will be responsible for supporting the care pathway looking in particular at managing chronic physical health conditions, supporting the assessment and where necessary referral to secondary acute services outside of Brockfield House and to provide relevant primary care provision to the current inpatients at Brockfield House

DutiesandResponsibilitiesofthe GP

1. ObservetheTrust’sagreedpoliciesandprocedures.

2. Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service in the specialty for the Trust with responsibilityfortheprevention,diagnosisandtreatmentof illness,andtheproper functioning of the department.

3. Primary care provision to the Brockfield House inpatient population.

ClinicalResponsibilitiesofthePost

· To provide primary care input for inpatients at Brockfield House. (approximately 100)

· ItisexpectedthattheGP willprovidethenecessarymedicalinput to support the overall medical support to the MDT’s.

· ParticipateinMDTRiskAssessmentsanddecisionsabouttreatment where needed.

· Providegeneralmedicalcare,undertakingappropriatephysicalexaminationsand organising relevant investigations as deemed necessary.

· Useappropriatetherapeuticskillsinthetreatmentofpatients.

· ToworkwithintheframeworkoftheCareProgrammeApproach.

· Toensureallwrittenrecordsaremaintainedasappropriate.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.

• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.

• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.

• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.

• Excellent pension of up to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.

• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.

• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us - Terms & Condition's Apply

• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Work that wraps around your needs

• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.

• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

There is strong emphasis on team work, consistency and meeting the needs of our patients while setting and abiding by firm boundaries.

The post-holder is required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering Mental Health services. Working collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providinga 7 day a week, 24 hours a day servicefor 365 days a year.

IndeliveringyourdutiesyouareexpectedtodisplaybehavioursthatarealignedwiththeTrust valuesand as required in accordance with the GMCs Good MedicalPractice at alltimesand Nolan Principles (1995).

This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Aug 2026

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