NHS Locum Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Inpatient

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust NHS Locum Specialty Doctor in Older Adult Inpatient The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health ,community and inpatient 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. This role is for a fixed term NHS Locum Specialty Old Age Psychiatrist to provide medical leadership for the Kitwood and Roding inpatient wards based at St Margaret's Hospital Epping Essex. The Doctor will provide medical leadership for the multidisciplinary team comprising of resident doctors, ward nursing team, psychiatrists, CPN's, OT and psychologist. Kitwood ward Consultant and Roding Ward Consultant will provide direct line management and clinical supervision. The post holder will be expected to work closely with the ward managers and the wider MDT to provide a safe and effective service. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the relevant community teams and contribute to providing an effective care pathway for patients across the service. Main duties of the job The post holder will have responsibility for the clinical care of those patients admitted to the in-patient unit on the ward. The post holder will also be expected to work closely with the team and the ward manager to ensure the provision of an effective service. 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 Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £63,696 to £102,689 a year PA Contract Fixed term Duration 3 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 364-EPUT789 Job locations St Margaret’s Hospital, Epping, Essex CM16 6TN Epping CM16 6TN United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities The post holder will have the opportunity to actively participate in clinical governance activities. The post holder will have resident doctors working with them and will be expected to provide some clinical supervision for them as appropriate in addition to the ward RC. The post holder will be working with 2.0 WTE FY1 doctors on Kitwood Ward and 3.0 WTE FY1 doctors on Roding Ward. The post holder will provide medical input to the Liaison Psychiatry Team at St Margarets Hospital which receives referrals from medical rehab wards based at the Epping Forest Unit. This involves discussing and supervising assessments carried out by the team and providing medical input as appropriate, including issuing prescriptions where necessary and occasionally carrying out