Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community+£10k recruitment incentive

4 weeks ago


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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity and are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Community.

This role is to provide comprehensive assessments, formulate biopsychosocial care plans, and offer evidence- based treatment and advice. The service is recovery focused and the caseload in clinics will be subject to active caseload management. It is expected that people who are recovered, have a clear care plan and a low index of risk, will be discharged back to Primary Care on the understanding that they will have rapid re-access to the service via the SPA if required. The views of the GP, patient and carer are important and must be taken into account in making decisions to discharge.

The post holder will be based at Waverley Road, St Albans which is one of the bases of the community teams covering the NW quadrant of Hertfordshire. Clinical work such as outpatient clinics will take place at Waverley Road, but may also take place in another Trust location or other community destinations such as at a service user's home, in prison or in police stations.

Main duties of the job

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 record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

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.

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 around 3,500 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 on our "Good to Great" journey as we continue to innovate, improve, transform and ultimately deliver the very highest standards of care to the service users and communities we service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.

To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Desirable

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Relevant higher degree, 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. CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.

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 general adult psychiatry. Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies. Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within general adult psychiatry. 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. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

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 general adult psychiatry.

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Participated in continuous professional development. Participated in research or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

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 and / or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has led clinical audits leading to service change. Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

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