Job summary
We are Seeking a Locum Appointment for Service (LAS ST4) in General Adult Psychiatry.
Dove ward is a newly established 16 bedded female only adult inpatient ward with comprehensive multi-disciplinary team, which will be operational from February 2026. There is an already established 18 bedded Acute Assessment Unit in Kingfisher court (Swift ward), which will become 18 bedded male only adult inpatient Acute Assessment & Treatment ward.
The Acute Assessment Unit provides a robust multidisciplinary assessment of all new acute adult admissions to HPFT (excluding those subject to Section 3 MHA) within 24 hours of admission, seven days of the week.
The Rationale for post development e aim is to offer least restrictive and safe care to patients who can be supported safely in the Community within 7 days; however, patients can undergo an intensive period of assessment and/or treatment for up to 28 days in AATU. The patients who are deemed to need longer admission would be transferred to a treatment ward within first 10 days of admission to AATU, for a longer period of treatment when indicated.
The aim of the AATU is to facilitate early discharge where appropriate. There is daily Crisis Team (CRHTT) clinical input to support the process.
Main duties of the job
The aim of the AATU is to facilitate early discharge where appropriate. There is daily Crisis Team (CRHTT) clinical input to support the process.
To provide clinical services to patients under the care of Dove Ward. Dove Ward is a 16 bedded general adult female inpatient assessment ward supporting service users over the age of 18.
Attend and participate in training opportunities
Undertake clinical audit and take part in practice governance processes.
About us
In 12 years, the Trust has been successful in acquiring the tender for the provision of specialist Learning disability services in Norfolk, North Essex and Buckinghamshire.
The Trust covers a mix of rural and urban areas, including the City of St Albans, the large towns of Watford, Welwyn Garden City and Stevenage, and the smaller towns of Hemel Hempstead, Radlett, Berkhamsted, Harpenden, Hertford, Ware, Bishops Stortford, Hitchin and Letchworth.
Hertfordshire Social Services have divided the county into four areas. The county has three Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs). West Hertfordshire is served by Herts Valleys CCG and Dacorum and East and North Hertfordshire is served by East and North Herts CCG.
Putting the people who need our care, support, and treatment at the heart of everything we do - always.
Consistently achieving the outcomes that matter to the individuals who use our services, and their families and carers, by working in partnership with them and others who support them.
Providing the very best experience of joined-up care in line with what service users and carers have told us makes 'Great Care'
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attend weekly 1 hour per week timetabled supervision from consultant clinical supervisor in additional to other clinical supervision
Participate in mandatory training
Develop an understanding of management and consultant leadership.
S12 approval and involvement in mental health work is desirable but not required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Attend weekly 1 hour per week timetabled supervision from consultant clinical supervisor in additional to other clinical supervision
Participate in mandatory training
Develop an understanding of management and consultant leadership.
S12 approval and involvement in mental health work is desirable but not required.
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 3 years' experience with at least 3 years in an approved training scheme.
- Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
- Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to Psychiatry.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- 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 3 years' experience with at least 3 years in an approved training scheme.
- Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
- Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to Psychiatry.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING
Essential
- 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).
