Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community Specialist

6 days ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our General Adult Community team. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments, formulating biopsychosocial care plans, and offering evidence-based treatment and advice to patients with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, appraise, and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director.
  • Ensure that junior medical staff working with you operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
  • Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
  • Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
  • Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
  • Participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
About Us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions. Our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK. We provide integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Norfolk.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards of care to our service users and communities. We are proud of our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019 and are on our 'Good to Great' journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform, and deliver the very highest standards of care.

Person Specification

We are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist with the following qualifications and experience:

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • MRCPsych or equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in general adult psychiatry.
  • Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality care to our service users.



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