Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Appointment for Service (LAS CT1)

The closing date is 21 March 2026

Job summary

Are you looking for a rewarding role in an Outstanding-rated mental health Trust with excellent supervision, supportive teams, and no on-call commitments?

We are delighted to offer a Locum Appointment for Service (CT level) within our Older Adult Inpatient service at Seward Lodge, a 16-bed functional unit based in Hertford. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor seeking to gain or consolidate experience in Old Age Psychiatry within a friendly, high-performing multidisciplinary team.

You will work closely with the Consultant Psychiatrist and clinical team to provide daily medical care, admission assessments, clinical reviews, and support ward rounds and discharge planning. The role offers wide exposure to psychiatric and physical health presentations in older adults and provides strong grounding for those considering specialty training.

HPFT is recognised nationally for high-quality care and innovation. We offer a comprehensive wellbeing package, supportive supervision, opportunities for clinical audit and QI involvement, and a positive working environment that reflects our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional.

We welcome applications from motivated and enthusiastic doctors with GMC registration and a commitment to high-quality patient care.

The appointment will begin on 1 April and will be in place for a fixed duration of four months.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Duties

Provide daily medical input for inpatients at Seward Lodge, including assessment, review, documentation, and ongoing clinical management.
Support the Consultant Psychiatrist with ward rounds and decision-making regarding treatment plans.
Undertake admission clerking, risk assessments, and physical health reviews.
Participate in safe and timely discharge planning in collaboration with the MDT.

Multidisciplinary Working

Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team including nursing staff, psychologists, occupational therapists and social care colleagues.
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, carers, and colleagues, maintaining high standards of documentation.

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'

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Doctor - other

Salary

£38,831 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

4 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-539

Job locations

Seward Lodge

Lilbourne Drive,

Hertford

SG13 7HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain GMC registration and adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice.
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
Engage in Trust induction, mandatory training, and regular supervision with the Consultant Psychiatrist.

Wellbeing & Support

Access Trust wellbeing services including Occupational Health, Schwartz Rounds, and employee support programmes.

Other

Adhere to all Trust policies, including infection prevention, safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance.
Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive working environment, upholding HPFTs values and behaviours.
Drivers are expected to hold a valid driving licence and live within 45 minutes of the base, unless exempt by disability.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain GMC registration and adhere to GMC Good Medical Practice.
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service development initiatives.
Engage in Trust induction, mandatory training, and regular supervision with the Consultant Psychiatrist.

Wellbeing & Support

Access Trust wellbeing services including Occupational Health, Schwartz Rounds, and employee support programmes.

Other

Adhere to all Trust policies, including infection prevention, safeguarding, confidentiality, and information governance.
Contribute to a positive, safe and inclusive working environment, upholding HPFTs values and behaviours.
Drivers are expected to hold a valid driving licence and live within 45 minutes of the base, unless exempt by disability.

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.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

A minimum of 0 - 1 years' experience in Psychiatry with at least 2 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.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

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.

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.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

A minimum of 0 - 1 years' experience in Psychiatry with at least 2 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.
Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seward Lodge

Lilbourne Drive,

Hertford

SG13 7HL

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Seward Lodge

Lilbourne Drive,

Hertford

SG13 7HL

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)