NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Inpatient


Company:	Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£113,565 - £150,569 PA
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Rochford, SS4 1RB
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.

**THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS PENDING ROYAL COLLEGE APPROVAL**

Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health 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 seeking an enthusiastic NHS Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry to join Willow ward based at Rochford Hospital, Rochford.Therewillbe opportunities for flexible working and extra PAs to support South East Directorate’

The post holder who will provide consistent, high quality medical leadership to Willow ward whichis a 16-bed female ward for service users of adult working age. The ward provides inpatient psychiatric assessments, treatment and care to help reduce risk of harm to self and others. On the site, there is a male acute ward Cedar ward. Cedar ward is paired with Willow ward for consultant cross-cover of SPA and other absences.

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.

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

· Provide consultant input and Responsible clinician duties for inpatients on Willow ward-16 bed female inpatient ward.

· Ensureexcellence in the provision of mental health assessments and evidence based treatments to all referred patients to the service in line with Trust policies.

· Establish a reliable and accessible work schedule with the team and be readily available during work hours.

· Work collaboratively with colleagues in community and inpatient settings concerning the timely care and transfer of patients as necessary.

· Ensure appropriate administration and documentation in relation to duties of the post, including recording clinical activities in the Trust electronic patient record system.

· Liaise with primary care services as appropriate about patients’ physical health, mental health and social care needs.

· Help co-ordinate further support and/or management between different services as service users’ needs may dictate.

This advert closes on Tuesday 25 Aug 2026

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