Job summary
HPFT is seeking a Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist to join Robin ward.The post holder will work in an established multidisciplinary team, providing senior clinical input into the integrated acute care pathway. Since May 2015 there has been an Acute Assessment Unit operational on Swift ward, Kingfisher Court which accepts all the admissions. Robin Ward accepts female patients that need psychiatric treatment from the AAU and also accepts direct admissions.
Main duties of the job
Ward rounds
Assessment, diagnosis, formulation and review of management plans for service users. Flexibly review and re-assess service users to assess their response to treatment and their readiness to access other parts of Acute Care Pathway.
Mental Health Act Work
Meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity, Community Treatment Orders. Presenting evidence at MHA Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings Maintain AC Status and attend relevant training.
Work Collaboratively
Make decisions in consultation with team members, service users and carers.
Follow Trust Policy
Know Policy relevant to the role, follow it and support other members of the multidisciplinary team to do so also.
Provide Clinical Leadership to the Team
Regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters with member of the team. Maintain high clinical standards and develop the skills of the team. Lead a culture of high quality clinical care. Explore new innovations in delivering care.
Liaison
Maintain good working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues. Communicate clearly and responsively about patient care.
Physical Health
Ensure physical health monitoring, monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.
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 successful candidate would contribute to clinical effectiveness of well established team. In addition to medical staff (1 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist, 1 WTE Core Trainee, 1 WTE FY1 trainee) the team consists of: clinical modern matron, team leader, registered psychiatric nurses, healthcare assistants, an OT, psychologist, recreational workers, ward clerk and team secretary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate would contribute to clinical effectiveness of well established team. In addition to medical staff (1 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist, 1 WTE Core Trainee, 1 WTE FY1 trainee) the team consists of: clinical modern matron, team leader, registered psychiatric nurses, healthcare assistants, an OT, psychologist, recreational workers, ward clerk and team secretary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working knowledge of General Adult Psychiatry with at least 3 years of experience.
- Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults, and to deal with crisis situations.
- Good knowledge of psycho- pharmacological psycho-therapeutic and psycho-social interventions
- Very good clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Experience in managing acute presentations in community
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in clinical audit and/or service improvement
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
ELIGIBILITY
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a license to practice at the time of appointment.
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status
CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Working knowledge of General Adult Psychiatry with at least 3 years of experience.
- Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults, and to deal with crisis situations.
- Good knowledge of psycho- pharmacological psycho-therapeutic and psycho-social interventions
- Very good clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Experience in managing acute presentations in community
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
ACADEMIC SKILLS & LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in clinical audit and/or service improvement
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
TRANSPORT
Essential
- Holds and will use valid UK driving license OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.
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).
