Consultant Psychiatrist-Adult Community (The Marlowes) inHemel Hempstead inHemel Hempstead PUBLISHED
TUE 3 DEC 2024
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Consultant Psychiatrist will offer professional supervision to junior medical staff, aligning with Trust policies and the Modernising Medical Careers framework. Administrative duties related to patient care are also a key component of the role. This position is ideal for candidates who align with the Trust’s values of Respect, Kindness, and a Positive outlook, especially given the Trust's recent achievement of an Outstanding CQC rating.
This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATINGand being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.
We are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Community you will provide clinical leadership in the Dacorum Community Mental Health Service providing diagnostic assessments and treatment to service users with severe, complex, and high risk psychiatric conditions.
The post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of people of working age from his/her catchment area who are referred or otherwise present to secondary care mental health services. You will provide comprehensive assessments, formulate bio-psycho- social care plans, and offer evidence based treatment and advice.
The successful candidate will maintain good working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues, communicating clearly and responsively about patient care. You'll meet the requirements of emergency work, Community Treatment Orders, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity, whilst maintaining AC Status and attend relevant training.
You must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status.
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Duties include but not exclusive to:
- To manage and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and This may include assessing competencies under the Modernising Medical Careers framework
- To ensure that junior medical staffs who are working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive
- To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
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