Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Community(Cygnet)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Ware; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Job description

There is a vacant post for a Locum Specialty Doctor in the Adult Community Mental Health Service based at Cygnet House, Ware, Hertfordshire. The post involves provision of clinical leadership, diagnostic assessment and treatment to service users with severe, complex and high-risk psychiatric conditions.

The ACMHS (Adult Community Mental Health Services) core team unites specialist medical, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, support workers, STAR workers, and administrative staff within the service reporting to a single management structure. ACMHS also has other specialist staff such as psychological therapists, arts therapists, and vocational support staff.

2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts; should you not hold this experience, you may be interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will differ 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

- The post holder will provide medical expertise and support to the multidisciplinary team working under the supervision of consultant psychiatrists. This involves diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high-risk psychiatric conditions.

- 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 undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and promptly record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.

About Us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions; our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.

With a workforce of over 4,300 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 for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019. We are currently undertaking our Great Together strategy for 2023 to 2028. This strategy has been meticulously developed and co-produced in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities. It gives us a well-defined roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment, all while engaging in robust partnerships to deliver the highest quality care.

Job Responsibilities

- 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 will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.

- Specialty doctors 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, and raising concerns within the team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

- The post holder will agree a job plan with the Medical Lead and Supervising consultant. Specialty doctors, like all other psychiatrists, contribute to the assessment and management of the comorbid physical healthcare needs of their patients.

- The post holder will actively engage in supervision and participate in annual appraisal.

- The post holder will participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.

- The post holder will maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.

- The post holder will participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernization.

- The post holder will work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services and share with colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

- The post holder will comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders, and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Section 12 approval (or eligibility for S12 approval).

Desirable

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Diploma in Psychiatry.

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• A minimum of 4 years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as a fixed-term Specialty Trainee within adult psychiatry or have equivalent experience and competencies.
• Experience of working in Community settings in General Adult Psychiatry.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Approved clinician approval.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within general adult psychiatry.
• Excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

Desirable

• Wide range of clinical experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.

Academic Skill Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participation in audit, Quality Improvement, research, and service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on the purpose of CPD undertaken.