Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age : Community & Memory ClinicNHS Medical & Dental : Consultant

Hertfordshire Partnership University; Hertford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Hertford is looking for an individual to manage and supervise junior medical staff. In this role, you will ensure compliance with medical regulations, undertake administrative duties related to patient care, and actively participate in planning activities for the mental health service. The position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise junior medical staff according to Trust's policies.
• Ensure compliance with New Deal and Working Time Directive.
• Undertake administrative duties for patient care.
• Accurately record clinical activity for information reporting.
• Participate in service and business planning for mental health services.

Job description

Main duties of the job · 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