GP in Inpatient Forensic Psychiatry

Job summary
The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic GP to join the team on a part time basis, based at Brockfield house. The vacancy has arisen as the result of an expansion of 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

Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities of the GP

• Observe the Trust's agreed policies and procedures.
• Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service in the specialty for the Trust with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
• Primary care provision to the Brockfield House inpatient population.

Clinical Responsibilities of the Post
To provide primary care input for inpatients at Brockfield House. (approximately 100)
It is expected that the GP will provide the necessary medical input to support the overall medical support to the MDT's.
Participate in MDT Risk Assessments and decisions about treatment where needed.
Provide general medical care, undertaking appropriate physical examinations and organising relevant investigations as deemed necessary.
Use appropriate therapeutic skills in the treatment of patients.
To work within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.
To ensure all written records are maintained as appropriate.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 22 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Specialty Doctor
Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 364-EPUT774
Job locations: Brockfield House, Runway Hospital, Wickford, SS11 7XX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
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; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the GMCs Good Medical Practice at all times and Nolan Principles (1995).

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Fully qualified GP with GMC registration and on the GP Register
• Evidence of annual appraisal and revalidation (when appropriate)
• General practice (Vocational Training Scheme) trained

Knowledge and Skills
Essential

• Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi- disciplinary teams
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality within an NHS MDT

Experience
Essential

• Successfully Completed General Practice Specialist Training
• Clinical and Information Governance
• Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Demonstrable enthusiasm and commitment to the client group and service model
• Ability to work and develop as a reflective practitioner

Other
Essential

• Must hold a current driving licence and have independent means of transport
• Must be willing to travel between Trust sites as required
• Must be willing to undertake DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check at enhanced level
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Brockfield House, Runway Hospital, Wickford, SS11 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Deputy Medical Director
Dr Raman Deo
View email address on meeveem.com