Lead Consultant in Learning Disabilities Psychiatry

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Consultant in Psychiatry for Learning Disabilities. The post involves home visits, outpatients at Anglo Business Park, and leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold GMC registration, have CCT in Psychiatry or be nearing it, and participate in annual appraisals. A driving license and car access are essential for community work.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent.
• Higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MD/PhD/MSc or other clinical qualifications.

Responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff.
• Ensure junior medical staff comply with New Deal and Working Time Directive.
• Undertake administrative duties and record clinical activity accurately.
• Submit activity data to Information Department promptly.
• Participate in service and business planning for the locality and mental health service.
• Participate in annual consultant appraisal.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent

Education/Research/Management qualification

Higher degree (MD/PhD/MSc)

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Consultant in Psychiatry for Learning Disabilities. The post involves home visits, outpatients at Anglo Business Park, and leadership of a multidisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will hold GMC registration, have CCT in Psychiatry or be nearing it, and participate in annual appraisals. A driving license and car access are essential for community work.