Consultant Psychiatrist-Adult Community (The Marlowes)Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation TrustAs a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Community, you will provide clinical leadership in the Dacorum Community Mental Health Service, offering diagnostic assessments and treatment to service users with severe, complex, and high-risk psychiatric conditions.
Main Duties of the JobThe post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people of working age from his/her catchment area who are referred or otherwise present to secondary care mental health services.
You will provide comprehensive assessments, formulate bio-psycho-social care plans, and offer evidence-based treatment and advice.
The successful candidate will maintain good working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues, communicating clearly and responsively about patient care.
You'll meet the requirements of emergency work, Community Treatment Orders, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity, whilst maintaining AC Status and attending relevant training.
You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status.
About UsHere's What We Have to Offer You Mentoring support for new ConsultantsDedicated support to help become a future NHS LeaderAccess to Leadership, Teaching, Education, and Research opportunitiesA strong ethos on Learning and DevelopmentAccess to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation FacultyAccess to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre ConsultantsStudy leave of 30 days over 3 yearsStudy leave budget of £800 per person per annumInnovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)Health and wellbeing supportFlexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training / working with Community Transformation ProjectsDedicated SPA time in Job PlanGenerous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health.
This includes:
Workshops, challenges, and social events throughout the yearConfidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of workAn equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staffMindfulness bite-size taster sessionFree, confidential counselling services 24/7Job ResponsibilitiesDuties include but are not exclusive to:
To manage and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies.
This may include assessing competencies under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.To ensure that junior medical staff who are working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are compliant with the Working Time Directive.To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.Person SpecificationQualificationsMB BS or equivalent medical qualificationMRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of PsychiatristsQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, or managementAdditional clinical qualificationsFully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointmentIncluded on the GMC Specialist Register within General Adult Psychiatry OR within 3 monthsApproved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentIn good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceTransportHolds and will use a valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternativeClinical Skills, Knowledge & ExperienceExcellent knowledge in specialtyExcellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAble to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyAble to meet duties under MHA and MCAWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic Skills & Lifelong LearningAble to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and trainingParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this postExperienced in clinical research and/or service evaluationHas led clinical audits leading to service changeDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Medical Lead for Quality and Community Psych
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