Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Specialty Doctor in General Adult Community Services (Centenary)
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Specialty Doctor in Adult Community Mental Health Service
There is a vacant post for a Specialty Doctor in the Adult Community Mental Health Service based at Centenary House, Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
The post involves provision of clinical leadership, diagnostic assessment and treatment to service users with severe, complex and high-risk Psychiatric conditions.
About the Role
The ACMHS (Adult Community Mental Health Services) core team unites specialist medical, nursing, social work, occupational therapy, psychology, support workers, STAR workers and administrative staff within the service reporting to a single management structure. ACMHS also have other specialist staff such as psychological therapists, Arts therapists and vocational support staff.
Requirements
2 years’ experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may be interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will be 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.
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Responsibilities
The post holder will provide medical expertise and support to the multidisciplinary team working under supervision of consultant psychiatrists. This involves diagnostic assessments and treatment to patients with severe, complex, and high-risk psychiatric conditions.
- The post holder would be involved in the assessment of emergency work both in terms of new referrals and difficulties with the existing patient population.
- The post holder will undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and promptly record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively.
- The post holder will have responsibility for providing a comprehensive range of services in conjunction with the multi-disciplinary team to all patients being managed in the Team.
- The post holder will be expected to provide additional medical leadership to the team and assist with the further development of the service.
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About the Employer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.
With a workforce of around 3,500 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.
Contact for More Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Saima Khan
- Job title: Medical Lead & Consultant Psychiatrist
- Email address: saima.khan13@nhs.net
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