Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disability

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in the West Norfolk Community Learning Disability Team.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) became responsible for providing Intellectual Disability Services in Norfolk in 2008.

At present, it provides the following services:

1. Consultant psychiatrist input to the 5 community learning disability teams in Norfolk.
2. The multi-disciplinary Norfolk Intensive Support Service (ISS), which aims to minimise inappropriate hospital admissions and promote timely discharges.
3. The multi-disciplinary Norfolk Forensic Community Learning Disability (NFC-LD) team offering four distinct care pathways including consultancy, community treatments, hospital in-reach and access assessments.
4. A 6-bedded Assessment and Treatment Unit, Astley Court, staffed by a multi-disciplinary team.
5. A 20 bedded Medium Secure Forensic Learning Disability Unit, Broadland Clinic, staffed by a multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake the clinical duties associated with the care of patients, including outpatient clinics, home visits and multidisciplinary case discussions.
2. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.
3. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust’s personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
4. To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
5. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

About us

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 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.

Whilst it is a challenging period for the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019. We are currently undertaking our Great Together strategy for 2023 to 2028. This strategy has been meticulously developed and co-produced in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities. It gives us a well-defined roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment, all while engaging in robust partnerships to deliver the highest quality care.

Job description
Job responsibilities

1. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service.
2. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
3. To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust and the team including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.
4. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.
5. To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager to ensure that the post is developed to consider changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.
6. 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.
7. To comply with the Trust’s agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• MRCPsych or Equivalent.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.

Eligibility
Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in psychiatry of intellectual disability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions.

Academic Skills Lifelong Learning
Essential

• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Has participated in clinical audit or service evaluations.
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, and publications.
• Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Little Plumstead Hospital
Willowbank
Norfolk
NR13 5EW

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