Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Locum Specialty Doctor in Inpatient Assessment Ward (Dove)
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We are seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor in Inpatient Assessment Ward (Dove)
Dove Ward is newly opened 15 bedded female assessment unit. It aims to assess and treat service users with acute mental health needs. Service users will either be treated on Dove Ward for up to 28 days or transferred to a treatment ward if a longer admission is felt to be indicated. The ward will work with female service users over the age of 18.
The successful candidate would contribute to clinical effectiveness of well-established team.
The Team Comprises Of
- 2 whole time equivalent consultant psychiatrists
- 3 resident doctors and 0.5 WTE Physician Associate
- Psychology: 1 fully qualified psychologist and one CAP
- OT: one Band 6, one Band 5 with Band 7 support
- Nursing, HCA team
- Team Leader with Matron support
Responsibilities
- 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 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.
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About the Trust
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (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. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.
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Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Hannah Sheftel
- Job title: Medical Lead
- Email address: hannah.sheftel@nhs.net
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