Locum Trust Grade Doctor - Learning Disability Team

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Ayot Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust in Radlett seeks a Trust grade doctor to join Elm Ward, an 8-bed inpatient Assessment and Treatment Unit. The postholder will provide senior medical support, undertake patient assessments and play a key role in the inpatient MDT, including chairing CPA meetings.

The post is based on Harperbury Lane and offers the opportunity to work within the Learning Disability services for adults in Hertfordshire, contributing to high-quality care

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical support to Elm Ward inpatient unit.
• Chair clinical meetings and care programme approach (CPA) discussions.
• Carry out patient assessments and participate in MDT activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in multidisciplinary T

Clinical judgement and senior medical决

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

The post will provide support to Elm ward, which is an inpatient Assessment and Treatment Unit which is a 8 bedded unit covered by two Consultants, Dr Reynolds and Dr Obediyi. The Learning Disability service stream provides specialist health care to adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire. The total population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million people and the consultant catchment area for all Medical posts in Hertfordshire LD services have recently been reconfigured to meet the Royal College recommended 150,000 for a fulltime consultant, taking into account local characteristics such as number of new referrals, out of borough placements and Transforming Care discharges alongside junior doctor support and support from Multidisciplinary Teams.Main duties of the job The Trust is seeking to employ a Trust grade doctor to Elm Ward (8 bedded assessment and treatment unit) based in Harperbury lane in Radlett under the clinical supervision of Dr Odebiyi, Consultant Psychiatrist. The post holder will carry responsibility for inpatients in Elm Ward. They are required to provide senior medical support to the wards. There is a full time FY2 post in Elm Ward. The post holder will carry out assessments and will have a senior role in the inpatient MDT, including chairing clinical meetings and CPA's., The post will provide support to Elm ward, which is an inpatient Assessment and Treatment Unit which is a 8 bedded unit covered by two Consultants, Dr Reynolds and Dr Obediyi. The Learning Disability service stream provides specialist health care to adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire. The total population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million people and the consultant catchment area for all Medical posts in Hertfordshire LD services have recently been reconfigured to meet the Royal College recommended 150,000 for a fulltime consultant, taking into account local characteristics such as number of new referrals, out of borough placements and Transforming Care discharges alongside junior doctor support and support from Multidisciplinary Teams. Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide direct specialist health services for adults with learning disabilities. These include:

• Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Occupational Therapy
• Intensive Support Nursing
• Arts Therapies
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Loss and Bereavement Counselling
• Sexuality Support Counselling
• Offending Behaviour Intervention Service (Community Forensic Learning Disability Team)
• Positive Partnerships Team providing training to carers and to assist with implementation of PBS plans in community settings
• Community Based Forensic Learning Disabilities Service (OBIS Team)
• Inpatient Services on Kingfisher Court, Radlett.

These disciplines are managed through the Specialist Learning Disability Services and the post holder is a core member of the West SLDS

Desirable criteria

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable criteria

• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists., Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Desirable criteria

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval., Successful completion of 2 years of foundation training
• 4 months of psychiatry experience
• Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Desirable criteria

• Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge, Possession of good organisational skills
• Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit, You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
  Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.