SASPsychiatry

Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry (Beech Ward)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Radlett

Salary

£63,696 – £102,689

Posted

5 days ago

About the role

We are currently seeking a permanent Specialist Doctor for in Forensic Physiatry located on Beech Ward. It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter. 2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will different in grade and pay. Please note - we run a collated interview approach for all SAS vacancies we have across the Trust, this means that you will be considered for the posting you applied for in the first instance, if this posting is filled but you are deemed appointable you may be offered an alternative posting which may differ in department and location.

Specialty Doctor in Forensic Psychiatry (Beech Ward)

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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To provide psychiatric care to the Beech unit and to undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients on the To undertake the medicolegal duties as advised by the Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, including report writing and providing evidence at the renewal and tribunal hearings if needed. 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, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in 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.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim it 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 some £330 million this year, 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, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Hertfordshire represents one of the finest areas in the UK in which to live. It is situated north of London within approximately 30 minutes travelling time to London. The population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million. The area is well known to have some of the best secondary and independent schools in the country. Hertfordshire has two main motorways running through it: the M1 motorway runs north/south through West Hertfordshire and the A1 (M) runs north/south through East Hertfordshire. The area has good housing, leisure and educational facilities.

Person specification

Essential

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
Minimum of 6 months experience within forensic psychiatry.
Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
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 license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
Has actively participated in clinical audit

Desirable

MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Section 12/Approved clinician approval
Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to Learning Disability and Forensic.