Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult (CRHTT - Southwest)
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We are currently seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our busy Acute and Urgent Care Division in Hertfordshire. The post holder will work alongside the multi‑disciplinary team, including SAS and Trainee doctors allocated to SWCRHTT. People receiving services from the crisis & home treatment services are predominantly experiencing mental health crises or stepping down from inpatient services, so active and regular involvement of the consultant psychiatrist in the assessment and care programming is vital. The post holder will be expected to work independently on a day‑to‑day basis and to support SWCRHTT with clinical/medical leadership (details of role and responsibilities below).
The post holder will be based at Colne House Watford and will be expected to do regular home visits across the catchment area. The successful candidate will support the multidisciplinary team in providing diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high‑risk psychiatric conditions.
The Consultant in the Team will undertake and support detailed assessments of clinical risks and liaise closely with community and acute care pathway colleagues, GPs and carers. The post holder will provide regular supervision to junior staff (Trainees, SAS, Associate Specialist).
Key responsibilities include:
* Providing clinical leadership to the multi‑disciplinary team
* Providing expert clinical input, including assessment, for patients with complex presentations
* Overseeing initiation of clinical treatment plans for service users awaiting mental health admission
* Regularly reviewing service users awaiting MH admission to adjust management plans and offer the least restrictive treatment options
* Co‑ordinating multi‑agency support and managing frequent attenders to acute pathways
* Collaborating with mental health liaison teams, mental health urgent care centre, adult community mental health teams in Watford and Borehamwood, PATH first‑episode psychosis teams and inpatient wards to support smooth transition of service users between services
* Working with partner organisations in the wider system (e.g., local drug & alcohol service provider CGL, housing, police, probation, primary care, ambulance services and voluntary sector providers) to support joined‑up working, policy and safe practice development, and service enhancement
* Joint managerial oversight of performance, quality and safety of the service with team leaders and service manager
* Attending regular patient flow meetings within HPFT and relevant acute trusts as required
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions. With a workforce of over 4,300 people and an annual income of about £330 million, 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 and strengthening clinical research capability. HPFT’s CQC rating of Outstanding (2019) and its “Great Together” strategy (2023‑2028) showcase its commitment to delivering exceptional care, addressing inequalities, developing its workforce and fostering a dynamic learning environment.
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Dr Kiran Vishwanath, Medical Lead – kiran.viswanath@nhs.net
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