Client:
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Location:
Saint Albans, United Kingdom Job Category:
Other EU work permit required:
Yes Job Reference:
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52 Posted:
22.01.2025 Expiry Date:
08.03.2025 Job Description:
Would you like to be part of something Outstanding? We are seeking a Locum Consultant Psychiatrist, Primary Care Liaison for a fixed term 12 month appointment working 5 Programmed Activities per week. This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an
OUTSTANDING CQC RATING
and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will provide specialist consultative liaison to Primary Care based staff for advice and guidance (GPs and Primary Care Mental Health Service) for the primary care networks in the North West of Hertfordshire. Where necessary a service user may be seen by the primary care liaison psychiatrist for one-off mental health diagnostic assessment and/or medication management. Psychiatric consultation slots will be made available for GPs and primary care mental health practitioners for clinical discussion. The psychiatrist and primary care mental health practitioners will agree on the local process to support the booking of slots for primary care consultation with a psychiatrist where required. The GP continues to hold overall clinical governance responsibility for patients seen by primary care mental health staff including psychiatrists in primary care. When an HPFT prescriber has made prescribing recommendations to primary care, the GP retains clinical responsibility to consider the recommendations for further action in primary care. About us
Here's what we have to offer you Mentoring support for new Consultants Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities A strong ethos on Learning and Development Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants Study leave of 30 days over 3 years Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience Health and wellbeing support Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions) Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes: Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff Mindfulness bite size taster session Free, confidential counselling services 24/7 Job Responsibilities
The Post-holder will ensure clinical outcomes are clearly shared with the GP via primary care Electronic Clinical Record (ECR) e.g., SystmOne/ EMIS, subject to Information Governance arrangements supporting this access. The post-holder will ensure a letter is generated within the primary care electronic record, this can be emailed to HPFT single point of access which will save it as additional information to Paris. Consultation in primary care can be sent as a letter to Specialist Mental Health Service or primary care mental health services. The post-holder will provide additional support to the primary and specialist care Multi-Disciplinary Teams (MDT) regarding diagnoses, risk formulation and medications. This will include support to integrated multi-disciplinary or multi system team meetings for mental health case discussion in primary care networks. General Duties include, but not exclusive to: 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 in service and business planning activity for the PCN and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services. To comply with the Trusts agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions. Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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 Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Approved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent oral and written communication skills in English Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Makes decisions based on evidence and experience Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Wide range of specialist and subspecialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service Training and Education
Essential
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
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