Job summary
Oak Ward (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit) is a 12 bedded acute assessment unit for adults of working age (male only) based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. The Specialty Doctor will work 10 PAs with full-time Consultant Psychiatrist, 1 Speciality resident doctor and one Foundation Year 2 Trainee who are all based at Oak Ward.
The post holder will work in a well-established multidisciplinary team, providing senior clinical input into the integrated acute care pathway. Psychiatric intensive care is for patients who are in an acutely disturbed phase of a serious mental disorder. There is an associated loss of capacity for self-control, with a corresponding increase in risk, which does not allow their safe, therapeutic management and treatment in a less acute or a less secure mental health ward. Care and treatment is patient centred, multidisciplinary, intensive and have an immediacy of response to critical clinical and risk situations
Main duties of the job
Roles & responsibilities - Under supervision of a consultant
The successful candidate would contribute to clinical effectiveness of well-established team. In addition to medical staff as above, the team consists of: Clinical modern matron, team leader, registered psychiatric nurses, healthcare assistants, Occupational therapists, psychologist, recreational workers, ward clerk and team secretary.
Ward rounds
Assessment, diagnosis, formulation and review of management plans for service users. Flexibly review and re-assess service users to assess their response to treatment and their readiness to access other parts of Acute Care Pathway.
Mental Health Act Work
Meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity, Community Treatment Orders. Presenting evidence at MHA Tribunals and Hospital Managers Hearings Maintain AC Status and attend relevant training.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim it 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work Collaboratively
Make decisions in consultation with team members, service users and carers.
Follow Trust Policy
Know Policy relevant to the role, follow it and support other members of the multidisciplinary team to do so also.
Provide Clinical Leadership to the Team
Regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters with member of the team. Maintain high clinical standards and develop the skills of the team. Lead a culture of high quality clinical care. Explore new innovations in delivering care.
Liaison
Maintain good working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues. Communicate clearly and responsively about patient care.
Physical Health
Ensure physical health monitoring, monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work Collaboratively
Make decisions in consultation with team members, service users and carers.
Follow Trust Policy
Know Policy relevant to the role, follow it and support other members of the multidisciplinary team to do so also.
Provide Clinical Leadership to the Team
Regular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters with member of the team. Maintain high clinical standards and develop the skills of the team. Lead a culture of high quality clinical care. Explore new innovations in delivering care.
Liaison
Maintain good working relationships with primary and secondary care colleagues. Communicate clearly and responsively about patient care.
Physical Health
Ensure physical health monitoring, monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Section 12/Approved clinician approval
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Approved clinician status
Clinical Skills Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Working knowledge of General Adult Psychiatry with at least 3 years of experience.
- Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults, and to deal with crisis situations
- Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacological psycho-therapeutic and psycho-social interventions
- Very good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Experience in managing acute presentations.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in clinical audit and/or service improvement
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- 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
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Section 12/Approved clinician approval
Desirable
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
- Approved clinician status
Clinical Skills Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and competencies.
- Working knowledge of General Adult Psychiatry with at least 3 years of experience.
- Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults, and to deal with crisis situations
- Good knowledge of psycho-pharmacological psycho-therapeutic and psycho-social interventions
- Very good clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Experience in managing acute presentations.
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in clinical audit and/or service improvement
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- 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
- Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
- Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
