Locum Consultant Psychiatrist Intellectual Disability-Little Plumstead

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Little Plumstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist to join their dedicated team in Little Plumstead. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide vital mental health services while supporting junior staff and optimizing patient care. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional mental health support within our communities.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified psychiatrist.
• Experience in managing clinical responsibilities.
• Ability to supervise and appraise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient clinics and home visits.
• Manage the clinical duties of the psychiatry team.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.

Skills

Clinical duties management

Supervision of junior medical staff

Participation in service planning

Education

Medical Degree

Specialist Training in Psychiatry

Job description

Locum Consultant Psychiatrist Intellectual Disability-Little Plumstead

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The successful applicant for this post will be the North Norfolk Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability.

There will be support for the post from a Specialty Doctor.

North Norfolk has a population of about 105,000. The current patient caseload for the Psychiatry team is 109. In the last year, there were a total of 52 new referrals for psychiatry opinion or treatment. In the 18 months since January 2023, 4 patients from the sector were admitted to the NHS in-patient assessment and treatment unit (Astley Court, Norwich) and none were admitted out of area. There may be 2-3 patients who are either conditionally discharged or on a community treatment order at any time.

The consultant psychiatrist will be part of a well-established medical department in Norfolk as set out below. In addition, there may be doctors working as core trainees in psychiatry and specialty registrars doing special interests in neurodevelopmental disorders. The whole medical team is based at Little Plumstead Hospital, Norwich.

• Undertake the clinical duties associated with the care of patients, including outpatient clinics, home visits and multidisciplinary case discussions.
• To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
• 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 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.
  
  

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim it 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 of 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Sophie Shardlow Job title: Interim Clinical Director Email address: [e-mail]

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