Overview
The post holder will provide medical expertise and support to the multidisciplinary team working under supervision of consultant psychiatrists based in the quadrant. The appointed candidate would have excellent communication skills and experience of working within multidisciplinary settings. Weekly team meetings, daily hand over and review meetings will be required for all patients in crisis.
Responsibilities
* To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
* To participate annually in a job plan review with the line manager, including consultation with a relevant manager to ensure the post develops with service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
* To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.
* To comply with the Trust\'s policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.
* Assessment, diagnosis, formulation of management plan, and sharing decision-making with patients and carers.
* Review and re-assessments; flexible review and re-assessment of patients in response to need, and in accordance with the pathway.
* Meetings: communication about patients and carers, sharing organisational policies and objectives.
* Multidisciplinary reviews: Care programme approach (CPA) reviews and risk reviews.
* Clinical advice to the team: regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters; liaison with colleagues; discussion about patient care with primary care, secondary care and colleagues in other psychiatric teams.
* Section 12: meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity.
* Physical health monitoring: ensure monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to Clozapine protocols.
* Manage caseload: actively manage outpatient caseloads in accordance with pathway guidance and direction from clinical supervisor.
* Operate efficient and safe patient review services such as drop-in clinics.
Qualifications and experience
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Desirable: MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
* Desirable: Section 12/Approved clinician approval.
* Minimum 4 years\' full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part-time/flexible basis), at least two years within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed-term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry, or have equivalent experience and competencies.
* Minimum of 6 months experience within community services.
* Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams; excellent oral and written communication skills; excellent clinical skills using a bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
* Desirable: clinical experience in a range of services within psychiatry; high level of medical knowledge in adult mental health services; ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas; possession of good organisational skills; be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Holds a full valid driving licence and access to a car (unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
* Applicants may require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom; check eligibility for sponsorship. You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
About HPFT
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions. Our aim is 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 around £330 million, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, HPFT collaborates with the University of Hertfordshire to provide learning and development opportunities and to strengthen clinical research capability. We are committed to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment through robust partnerships to deliver high-quality care.
Our values and recognition
HPFT is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. In 2021, we won Health Service Journal Mental Health Trust of the Year. Our staff have ranked us highly as a place to work among Trusts in the country, and we are proud of our staff and the compassionate, values-driven culture that supports our service users.
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