Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adults (Seward)
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Consultant Psychiatrist in Older People
Seward Lodge ward is similar to another functional unit for older people, Wren ward, which is at Kingfisher Court. Wren ward had, between September 2024 to August 2025 (one year) 113 new admissions and 5 transfers in from other units. It discharged 85 patients and 33 were transferred out to other units. We expect a similar number of admissions to Seward Lodge. Most patients admitted on the functional ward will be under mental health act.
The post holder will have a dedicated office on the ward and a dedicated medical secretary. The post holder will be supported by trainee doctors.
The post holder will be expected to be involved in the on-call consultant rota and carry out Mental Health Act assessments.
Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical care, RC responsibility, and treatment for patients in Seward Lodge as well as clinical supervision for resident doctors.
- Ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
- Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
- Record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
- Participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT):
HPFT is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services.
Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work.
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For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Rahul Tomar
- Job title: Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Lead
- Email address: rahul.tomar@nhs.net
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