Senior Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Learning Disability

Hpft; St Albans; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) seeks a consultant psychiatrist to join the Community Learning Disability service in West Hertfordshire, covering St Albans and Potters Bar and providing care to Elm ward. The post is permanent and full-time, with a split base across LD services (3.5 days) and Elm ward (1.5 days).

The role includes supervision of junior medical staff, participation in CPD, and ongoing professional development within the Trust's supportive culture.

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at interview.
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

Responsibilities

• To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director.
• To ensure junior medical staff operate within New Deal parameters and Working Time Directive.
• To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
• To record clinical activity accurately and submit promptly to the Information Department.
• To participate in service and business planning for the locality and the mental health service.
• To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
• To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team.
• To maintain GMC registration and 12(2) approval and abide by codes of conduct.

Skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management

MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise

CCT in Psychiatry; OR GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR

In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice

Section 12/Approved clinician approval

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) seeks a consultant psychiatrist to join the Community Learning Disability service in West Hertfordshire, covering St Albans and Potters Bar and providing care to Elm ward. The post is permanent and full-time, with a split base across LD services (3.5 days) and Elm ward (1.5 days).

The role includes supervision of junior medical staff, participation in CPD, and ongoing professional development within the Trust's supportive culture.