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*£10K Retention Pay Premia* (Ts & Cs apply)
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
Here's what we have to offer you
1. Mentoring support for new Consultants
2. Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader
3. Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities
4. A strong ethos on Learning and Development
5. Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty
6. Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants
7. Study leave of 30 days over 3 years
8. Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum
9. Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)
10. Flexible working
11. Excellent staff benefits
12. Health and wellbeing support
13. Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects
14. Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan
15. Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)
Our Health Hub helps improve staff health and wellbeing across the Trust - encouraging staff to step away from their work and think about their own health. This includes:
16. Workshops, challenges and social events throughout the year
17. Confidential and safe forums where staff can talk about the emotional impact of work
18. An equality and diversity staff network providing support to all staff
19. Mindfulness bite size taster session
20. Mini health check
21. Free, confidential counselling services 24/7
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties include but not exclusive to:
22. 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
23. 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
24. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
25. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
26. MRCPsych ORMRC Psych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
Desirable
27. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
28. Additional clinical qualifications
Eligibility
Essential
29. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
30. Included on the GMC Specialist Register within General Adult Psychiatry OR within 3 months
31. Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
32. Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Desirable
33. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Transport
Essential
34. Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
35. Excellent knowledge in specialty
36. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
37. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
38. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
39. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Desirable
40. Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
Essential
41. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
42. Participated in continuous professional development
43. Participated in research or service evaluation
Desirable
44. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
45. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation
46. Has led clinical audits leading to service change