Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Hertford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to lead community memory clinics and provide expert mental health care. This role involves managing junior staff, conducting clinical assessments, and ensuring high-quality patient care. With an outstanding CQC rating, this organization values respect, kindness, and a positive outlook, making it an ideal place for professionals committed to making a difference. Join a supportive environment that offers mentoring, leadership opportunities, and a strong focus on learning and development.

Benefits

Mentoring support for new Consultants

Study leave of 30 days over 3 years

Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum

Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities

Flexible working

Generous relocation package up to £7.5K

Health and wellbeing support

Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility

Qualifications

• Must have a Medical Degree and specialization in Psychiatry.
• Experience in managing and supervising junior medical staff required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultant input to community teams and run memory clinics.
• Manage junior medical staff and participate in service planning.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical Assessment

Patient Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Tools

Electronic Patient Record System (PARIS)

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic

Join to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic role at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)

Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic role at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our community team and run local memory clinic. Although the administrative base will be at the Seward Lodge, Hertford, the clinics may also run from Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City (about 8 miles from Seward Lodge).

The post holder will provide consultant input to community team and run local memory clinic. The clinical work may be at other Trust locations, or other community destinations such as patient’s home or residential or nursing homes. The post holder may be required to attend team meetings at a location determined by the manager of the Team.

The postholder will run two clinics for early memory diagnostic and support service (EMDASS). In each memory clinic, consultant will be supported by a memory nurse who will take history and do cognitive test and later write a detailed report. Memory nurse will discuss new patient with the consultant who will make diagnosis and start treatment after seeing the patient. Consultant is expected to write a short letter to the GP highlighting the diagnosis and treatment plan. One stop memory clinic gives consultant time to do 2 follow up assessments while memory nurse is assessing the new patient.

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
• To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
  
  

This list is not exhaustive, please see the Job Description for a full list of duties

This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.

We are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.

Here's What We Have To Offer You

• Mentoring support for new Consultants
• Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader
• Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities
• A strong ethos on Learning and Development
• Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty
• Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants
• Study leave of 30 days over 3 years
• Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum
• Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)
• Flexible working
• Excellent staff benefits
• Health and wellbeing support
• Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects
• Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan
• Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)
  
  

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Rahul Tomar Job title: Medical Lead Email address: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Consultant” roles.

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Watford, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Associate Consultant Rotational Program London, UK

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London Area, United Kingdom £65,000.00-£80,000.00 1 month ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom £28,000.00-£30,000.00 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Full-Time Sales Consultant (Shoes) - Selfridges, London

London, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Principal Consultant - Strategy and Research

London, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Senior Consultant - Banking and Financial Services

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Graduate Recruitment Consultant - Immediate Start

City Of London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Management Consultant - Senior And Lead Level

London, England, United Kingdom 3 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.