Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic
Join us as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age: Community & Memory Clinic at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT).
The role is based mainly at Seward Lodge, Hertford, with occasional clinics at Rosanne House, Welwyn Garden City (≈8 mi). You will provide consultant input to the community team and run the local memory clinic, attending meetings as determined by the team manager.
You will run two Early Memory Diagnostic and Support Service (EMDASS) clinics. In each clinic a memory nurse will take history, perform cognitive tests and draft a report; you will review the patient, make a diagnosis, initiate treatment and write a brief letter to the GP. One-stop clinics allow you to conduct follow-up assessments while the nurse manages new patient assessment.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff in line with the Trust’s policies.
* Ensure junior staff meet the New Deal and Working Time Directive.
* Carry out administrative duties related to patient care.
* Accurately record and submit clinical activity to the Information Department.
* Participate in service and business planning for the locality and the wider mental health service.
* Engage in annual consultant appraisal and the Trust’s academic programme (lectures, seminars, CPD).
What We Offer
* Mentoring support for new consultants.
* Dedicated development towards NHS leadership.
* Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities.
* Strong ethos on Learning and Development.
* State-of-the-art Simulation Training facility.
* Peer network of high‑calibre consultants.
* Study leave of 30 days over 3 years.
* Study leave budget of £800 per annum.
* Innovative electronic record system and IT equipment.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Excellent staff benefits and well‑being support.
* Flexible APAs for development in service, management, simulation, etc.
* Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan.
* Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions).
For further details or to arrange an informal visit, contact: Dr Rahul Tomar, Medical Lead – email rahul.tomar@nhs.net.
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