Overview
In this role you will lead and shape care for adults with learning disabilities in West Hertfordshire, spanning community LD services and Elm ward. You will supervise junior medical staff, participate in planning and CPD, and contribute to 7-day service delivery. You will work closely with social care and other agencies to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. This position offers a chance to drive clinical excellence within an innovative, values‑driven Trust.
Pay / Benefits
- development opportunities
- wellbeing support
- work-life balance
- values-driven culture
- NHS pension
- competitive salary
Responsibilities
- Manage, appraise and supervise junior medical staff per policy and MMC framework compliance
- Ensure junior staff operate within New Deal and Working Time Directive parameters
- Undertake administrative duties and record clinical activity accurately for the Information Department
- Participate in locality and mental health service planning and annual consultant appraisal
- Attend CPD activities and contribute to the Trust's academic programme
- Maintain GMC registration and MH Act Section 12(2) approval, uphold professional codes
- Engage in annual job plan review with clinical management for service development
- Collaborate with managers to ensure efficient service delivery and 7-day on-call rota participation
Key requirements
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- GMC full registration with licence to practice
- CCT in Psychiatry or inclusion on Specialist Register or within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at interview
- Experience of full range of consultant psychiatry responsibilities and working with complex needs
- Excellent communication and ability to make evidence-based decisions
- leadership and supervision
- team collaboration
- strong communication
- bio-psycho-social approach
- clinical governance and audit
- service planning and CPD participation
Consultant Psychiatrist - Community Learning Disability in St Albans employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
