Job summary
This is a post for a specialty doctor in the North quadrant of Hertfordshire which encompasses the Stevenage and North Hertfordshire districts of Hertfordshire. The post is based in Saffron Ground, Stevenage and involves providing care to the residents of Stevenage and Knebworth. The population of Stevenage and Knebworth is around 100,000. The estimated Quadrant-wide elderly population of North quadrant of Hertfordshire based on Census 2021 data is 39,000.
This is a newly created post to support crisis function of North SMHTOP. It involves working as a specialty doctor in Saffron Ground, Stevenage and providing diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high risk psychiatric conditions. Although the administrative base will be at Saffron Ground, 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.
2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will different in grade and pay.
Please note - we run a collated interview approach for all SAS vacancies we have across the Trust, this means that you will be considered for the posting you applied for in the first instance, if this posting is filled but you are deemed appointable you may be offered an alternative posting which may differ in department and location.
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.
SMHTOP 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 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
The Speciality Doctor will be responsible for the assessment of acute and routine cases, initiating investigations and developing management plans. These duties will be carried out in the SMHTOP Centre or the patients home. You will be well supported by other medical staff as well as a positive and well-functioning multi-disciplinary team.
The Speciality 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 communicate as needed with GPs regarding patients progress, management and discharge summaries after the crisis. The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.
The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant. Specialty doctors and associate specialists, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients.
Specialty doctors and associate specialists can play a key role in setting standards within teams, monitoring and delivering these standards ensuring that the clinical care delivered is based on the best available evidence, supporting colleagues, raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Speciality Doctor will be responsible for the assessment of acute and routine cases, initiating investigations and developing management plans. These duties will be carried out in the SMHTOP Centre or the patients home. You will be well supported by other medical staff as well as a positive and well-functioning multi-disciplinary team.
The Speciality 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 communicate as needed with GPs regarding patients progress, management and discharge summaries after the crisis. The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.
The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant. Specialty doctors and associate specialists, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients.
Specialty doctors and associate specialists can play a key role in setting standards within teams, monitoring and delivering these standards ensuring that the clinical care delivered is based on the best available evidence, supporting colleagues, raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
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 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
- A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Minimum of 6 months experience within old age psychiatry
- Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
- Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to old age psychiatry.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
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 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
- A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Minimum of 6 months experience within old age psychiatry
- Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
- Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to old age psychiatry.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
- Possession of good organisational skills
- Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
- Has actively participated in clinical audit
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).
