Locum Consultant Psychiatrist Intellectual Disability-Little Plumstead

2 weeks ago


Norwich, United Kingdom Hertfordshire Partnership University Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

The successful applicant for this post will be the North Norfolk Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability.
There will be support for the post from a Specialty Doctor.
North Norfolk has a population of about 105,000.
The current patient caseload for the Psychiatry team is 109.
In the last year, there were a total of 52 new referrals for psychiatry opinion or treatment.
In the 18 months since January 2023, 4 patients from the sector were admitted to the NHS in-patient assessment and treatment unit (Astley Court, Norwich) and none were admitted out of area.
There may be 2-3 patients who are either conditionally discharged or on a community treatment order at any time.
The consultant psychiatrist will be part of a well-established medical department in Norfolk as set out below.
In addition, there may be doctors working as core trainees in psychiatry and specialty registrars doing special interests in neurodevelopmental disorders.
The whole medical team is based at Little Plumstead Hospital, Norwich.
Main duties of the job Undertake the clinical duties associated with the care of patients, including outpatient clinics, home visits and multidisciplinary case discussions.
To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
About us Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim it to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.
With a workforce of over 4,300 people and an annual income of some £330 million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk.
As a University NHS Foundation Trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.
Whilst it is a challenging period of the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019.
We are currently undertaking our Great Together strategy for 2023 to 2028.
This strategy has been meticulously developed and co-produced in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities.
It gives us a well-defined roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes.
We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment, all while engaging in robust partnerships to deliver the highest quality care.
Job description Job responsibilities Undertaking clinical assessments of referrals within the North Norfolk CLDT where there appears to be a complex mental disorder or complex challenging behaviour.
Providing advice, within the CLDT about the management of highly complex mental disorder and complex challenging behaviour in people with intellectual disability.
Supporting CPA and S117 review processes through outpatient clinics and domiciliary visits.
Supporting the rehabilitation of patients from the North Norfolk locality who are within inpatient services by maintaining regular liaison with the treating service, and undertaking care reviews, with the aim to ensure that people do not stay in hospitals or out of area for longer than necessary.
Acting as Responsible Clinician for patients with intellectual disability living within West Norfolk, and subject to conditional discharge or Supervised Community Treatment.
Participation in multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working for the most highly complex cases, such as those who might be under the care of community forensic, or continuing healthcare, services.
Ensuring patients are subject to best practice in the management of risk, and outcome measurement.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
MRCPsych or Equivalent Clinical Experience.
Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Relevant higher degree, e.g.
MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.
Eligibility Essential Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Section 12/Approved clinician approval Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in psychiatry of intellectual disability.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Desirable Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions Academic Skills Lifelong Learning Essential Participated in continuous professional development.
Has participated in clinical audit or service evaluations.
Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Desirable Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
Experienced in clinical research evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, and publications.
Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.
Employer details Employer name Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Little Plumstead Hospital Willowbank Norfolk NR13 5EW Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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