Consultant Psychiatrist – CQC Rated GOOD
Location: Basildon
Contract basis: Full Time, 37.5 hours a week (part time could be considered)
Salary: Competitive, up to £145k - £165k plus benefits package dependent on experience

A bit about us
We are St Andrew's, 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 Andrew's 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 Andrew's?

• 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.

About the Role
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.
• Supervise the process of referral and admission, including contributing to preadmission assessments.
• Contribute 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 Andrew's mission to deliver world-class, value-based healthcare.

The post includes a non-resident on-call commitment (part of a two tier rota, with a specialty doctor based locally).

Career Development and Leadership Opportunities
St Andrew's is committed to investing in the next generation of clinical leaders. Many of our senior leaders began their careers here as consultants.

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.

Person Specification
Essential criteria:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• CCT in Forensic Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry (or within six months of completion).
• Approved Clinician and Responsible Clinician status.
• Strong clinical leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Commitment to St Andrew's CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence.

Rewards and Benefits
Competitive salary plus:

• 41 days' annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Pension and enhanced sickness benefits.
• Free on-site parking and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Relocation allowance (subject to eligibility).
• Access to wellbeing support, CPD, and professional development opportunities.

Contact
For further information or informal discussion around the role, please contact James Farrelly, Internal Recruitment Partner at jcfarrelly@stah.org

St Andrew's is an equal opportunities employer.