Jobs
>
St Albans

    Consultant Psychiatrist Adult recruitment - St Albans, United Kingdom - Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    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.


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom £10,000

    Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Community+£10k recruitment incentive NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant · Main area General Adult Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week Job ref 367-HPFT-MEDICAL-449 · Site Waverley ...


  • Milton Keynes College Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

    **Adult Recruitment Co-Ordinator** · **Location**:Milton Keynes · **Hours**:37.5 hours per week · **Salary**: Up to £25,000 per annum · **Apprenticeships**:Development opportunities are available through Apprenticeship standards · **Reporting To**:The Director of Adult Learning · ...


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · **ADDITIONAL BENEFIT PACKAGE ** · *£10K Retention Pay Premia* (Ts & Cs apply) · This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in Englan ...


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    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 th ...


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Watford, United Kingdom Permanent

    Job summary · This post is vacant as the existing post holder has moved into a different post outside the trust. This post involves providing clinical leadership to one of the South-West Community Mental Health Team (based in Watford) providing diagnostic assessments and treatme ...


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    **ADDITIONAL BENEFIT PACKAGE ** · *10K Retention Pay Premia* (Ts & Cs apply) · This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an out ...


  • SOAR Group London, United Kingdom

    Job Title: Senior Dental Recruitment Consultant · Company Overview: SHR Group is a leading recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented professionals with top-tier practices.With a commitment to excellence and a passion for building successful careers, we pride ourselves o ...

  • Charles Hunter

    Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Charles Hunter City and District of St. Albans, United Kingdom

    I am looking to recruit Support Workers who live in or can commute to St Albans, Hertfordshire, to work in a specialist service for adults with autism, learning disabilities and challenging behaviours. · You will assist these fantastic people to continue their recovery, whether i ...


  • Protocol St Albans, United Kingdom

    Protocol are working with a successful college in Hertfordshire with campuses in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City, to recruit for a **Automotive Lecturer on a full time temporary basis.** · The college has over 300 courses across all levels to ensure students leave college career ...


  • Oaklands College St. Albans, United Kingdom

    Communication Support Worker · St Albans · Bank hourly paid £ £19.17 per hour - depending on experience and qualifications · Based at the St Albans Campus · Oaklands College are looking to recruit a skilled BSL (British Sign Language) signer to support students on a variety of co ...

  • Parador Care Support Ltd

    Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Parador Care Support Ltd St Albans, United Kingdom

    Are you looking to expand your skills and enhance your career as a Personal Care Assistant? Parador Care Support is recruiting for a client in the HP3 Hemel Hempstead area. · If you are interested in joining the team and helping our client, please do not hesitate to contact us by ...

  • Parador Care Support Ltd

    Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Parador Care Support Ltd St Albans, United Kingdom

    Are you looking to expand your skills and enhance your career as a Personal Care Assistant? Parador Care Support is recruiting for a client in the HP3 Hemel Hempstead area. · If you are interested in joining the team and helping our client, please do not hesitate to contact us by ...


  • Oaklands College St Albans, United Kingdom

    **Communication Support Worker** · **Bank hourly paid £ £19.17 per hour - depending on experience and qualifications Working Hours: Mondays 8:45 am - 3:30 pm & Thursday 10:30 am - 3:30 pm** · **Based at the St Albans Campus** · Oaklands College are looking to recruit a skilled BS ...

  • Parador Care Support Ltd

    Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Parador Care Support Ltd St Albans, United Kingdom

    Are you looking to expand your skills and enhance your career as a Personal Care Assistant? Parador Care Support is recruiting for a client in the HP3 Hemel Hempstead area. · If you are interested in joining the team and helping our client, please do not hesitate to contact us by ...


  • Tradewind Recruitment St. Albans, United Kingdom

    **CACHE Level 3 Teaching Assistant** · **Level 3 TA required - 'Outstanding' Ofsted Pre-School - Located just outside St Albans, Hertfordshire - £100 per day - Role starting ASAP or from Easter - Term time only** · Do you love working with Children to help them progress their lea ...

  • Envision Education

    Teaching Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Envision Education St. Albans, United Kingdom

    **SEN Primary School Teaching Assistant - St Albans** · **Are you looking for a new role in education as an SEN Primary School Teaching Assistant? Love supporting children? Are you local to the St Albans area?** · If so, we are recruiting a Primary School Teaching Assistant to wo ...


  • Peace Hospice Care St Albans, United Kingdom

    **Are you registered with BACP/UKCP as a qualified counsellor and looking for a fulfilling role?** · The role of Supportive Care Counsellor is in place to: · - Provide individual counselling support to clients and patients within the Rennie Grove and Peace catchment area. · - Coo ...


  • Rennie Grove Peace Hospice St Albans, United Kingdom

    **The purpose of this role is to lead on community fundraising activity to grow our supporter base and increase income from community activity and support.** · **This means you'll be responsible for** · - Leading on key relationships with existing supporters · - Providing excelle ...


  • Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

    +10k recruitment incentive · This post is vacant as the existing post holder has moved into a different post outside the trust. This post involves providing clinical leadership to one of the South-West Community Mental Health Team (based in Watford) providing diagnostic assessme ...

  • Bell Educational Services

    Site Administrator

    3 weeks ago


    Bell Educational Services London Colney, United Kingdom

    Bell is recruiting a part-time Site Administrator to join our Bell St Albans site. · Bell St Albans is a 225-bed site offering full board accommodation for young people from around the world who come for 2-4 week stays to learn English and experience life in the UK. In addition t ...