Job summary
This is a post for a specialty doctor based in Oxford House, Bishop's Stortford. The post involves working as a specialty doctor and providing diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high-risk psychiatric conditions. It also entails providing support to GPs in the local area through GP plus (Enhanced primary care mental health service). This is facilitated through weekly meetings with GP plus practitioners to triage their referrals and provide specialist Psychiatric input. Although the post holder will have an administrative base, clinical work may be in another trust location or other community destinations such as at home, care homes, other hospitals. The post holder may be required to attend team meetings at a location determined by the manager.
Main duties of the job
Role Description
Tasks
Initial Assessments
Assessment, diagnosis, formulation of management plan, and sharing decision-making with patients and carers.
Review and re assessments
Flexible review and re-assessment of patients in response to need, and in accordance with the pathway.
Meetings
Communication about patients and carers, sharing organisational policies and objectives.
Multidisciplinary reviews
Care programme approach (CPA) reviews and risk reviews.
Clinical advice to team
Regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters.
Liaison with colleagues.
Discussion about patient care with primary care, secondary care and colleagues in other psychiatric teams.
Section 12
Meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity.
Physical health monitoring
Ensure monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.
Manage caseload
Actively manage outpatient caseloads in accordance with pathway guidance and direction from clinical supervisor. Operate efficient and safe patient review services such as drop in clinics.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is at the forefront of providing integrated health and social care. The Trust specialises in providing services for people with mental health problems and people with a learning disability including those who require specialist or forensic health care.
HPFT is one of a handful of mental health trusts in the country to receive a CQC rating of 'Outstanding'. The Trust aims "to become the leading provider of Mental Health and Specialist Learning Disability services in the country".
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) was established on 1st April 2001 and achieved Foundation Trust status on 1st of August 2007. In January 2013, the University of Hertfordshire awarded the HPFT University Trust status, making it only the third mental health organisation in the country to be awarded this status. The Trust provides mental health and social care services for Adults of Working Age, Older Adults, Children and Adolescents and Specialist Learning Disabilities services across Hertfordshire. HPFT employs approximately 2800 people working from more than 80 sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctor post is regarded as a core part of the Clinical Team, providing continuity of care and medical back up on site. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a comprehensive range of services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to all patients being managed in the Team. The post holder would be involved in the assessment of emergency work both in terms of new referrals and difficulties with the existing patient population. The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Specialty Doctor post is regarded as a core part of the Clinical Team, providing continuity of care and medical back up on site. The post holder will have responsibility for providing a comprehensive range of services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to all patients being managed in the Team. The post holder would be involved in the assessment of emergency work both in terms of new referrals and difficulties with the existing patient population. The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility for Section 12 approval).
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- A diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
- Interest in working towards AC status.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry with at least two years in an approved training scheme.
- Experience of working in community settings in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Ability to work well in Multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Other / Transport
Essential
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered medical practitioner with the General Medical Council (GMC)
- Section 12 approval (or eligibility for Section 12 approval).
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- A diploma in Psychiatry or MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
- Interest in working towards AC status.
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in General Adult Psychiatry with at least two years in an approved training scheme.
- Experience of working in community settings in General Adult Psychiatry.
- Ability to work well in Multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within General Adult Psychiatry.
Management
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
Personal Skills
Essential
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Other / Transport
Essential
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
