Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust ,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Overview

Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Community Psychiatry Hemel Hempstead, Dacorum Community Mental Health Service Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is at the forefront of providing integrated health and social care. The Trust specialises in providing services for people with mental health problems and people with a learning disability including those who require specialist or forensic health care. HPFT is one of a handful of mental health trusts in the country to receive a CQC rating of ' Outstanding '. The Trust aims "to become the leading provider of Mental Health and Specialist Learning Disability services in the country". The post involves providing 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 based at the Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre, Hemel Hempstead which is one of the bases of the Community Teams covering the North West quadrant of Hertfordshire. Clinical work such as outpatient clinics will take place at the Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre but may also take place in another Trust location or other community destinations such as at service user's home, in prison or in police stations. The post holder must ensure the relevant professional registration is maintained, including Section 12, Approved Clinician, and Responsible Clinician status. Relocation Expenses: The post holder will be expected to live within 10 miles or 45 minutes travelling distance of the base. The successful candidate may be eligible to apply for assistance with removal and associated expenses in accordance with the Trust's Relocation Policy. References : Any offer of appointment will be subject to the receipt of (three) satisfactory references. Occupational Health & Disclosure Barring Service Checks: The appointment will be subject to clearance from the Occupational Health Department and the DBS. For further details / informal visits contact: Dr Giovanni Borghini, Medical Lead West SBU Community Performance Tel: 07552213636 Dr Jo Farrow, Clinical Director for West Strategic Business Unit & Consultant Psychiatrist Tel: 07833 234379 Employment Type: FULL_TIME