Specialty Doctor General Adult Community (Rosanne)

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  • Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
  • £61,542-99,216 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
We are currently seeking a permanent Specialist Doctors in Adult Community Service Division (Rossane House).The post holder will provide medical expertise and support to the multidisciplinary team working under supervision of consultant psychiatrists based in the quadrant. The appointed candidate would have excellent communication skills and experience of working within multidisciplinary settings. Weekly team meetings, daily hand over and review meetings will be required for all patients in crisis.The Adult Community Mental Health Service (ACMHS) team provides care to the residents of Welwyn Garden City and the surrounding areas. They also provide support to GPs in the local area through GP plus (Enhanced primary care mental health service). This is facilitated through weekly meetings with GP plus practitioners to triage their referrals and provide specialist Psychiatric input.2 years experience within psychiatry is an essential criteria for specialty doctor posts, should you not hold this experience you may interviewed and considered for an alternative posting which will different in grade and pay.Please note - we run a collated interview approach for all SAS vacancies we have across the Trust, this means that you will be considered for the posting you applied for in the first instance, if this posting is filled but you are deemed appointable you may be offered an alternative posting which may differ in department and location.Main duties of the jobTo undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.To participate annually in a job plan review with the line manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. 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.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.Provision of psychiatric expertise to the teamTo undertake outpatient clinics, home visits and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.To liaise effectively with primary care and mainstream mental health services.To have regular clinical supervision with the consultant psychiatrist. It is the post holder's responsibility to ensure that this is booked.About usHertfordshire 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.Hertfordshire represents one of the finest areas in the UK in which to live. It is situated north of London within approximately 30 minutes travelling time to London. The population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million. The area is well known to have some of the best secondary and independent schools in the country. Hertfordshire has two main motorways running through it: the M1 motorway runs north/south through West Hertfordshire and the A1 (M) runs north/south through East Hertfordshire. The area has good housing, leisure and educational facilities.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary£61,542 to £99,216 a year Per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number367-HPFT-MEDICAL-505-BJob locationsRossane HouseParkwayWelwyn Garden CityAL8 6QWJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesRole DescriptionTasksInitial AssessmentsAssessment, diagnosis, formulation of management plan, and sharing decision-making with patients and carers.Review and re assessmentsFlexible review and re-assessment of patients in response to need, and in accordance with the pathway.MeetingsCommunication about patients and carers, sharing organisational policies and objectives.Multidisciplinary reviewsCare programme approach (CPA) reviews and risk reviews.Clinical advice to teamRegular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters.Liaison with colleagues.Discussion about patient care with primary care, secondary care and colleagues in other psychiatric teams.Section 12Meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity.Physical health monitoringEnsure monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.Manage caseloadActively manage outpatient caseloads in accordance with pathway guidance and direction from clinical supervisor. Operate efficient and safe patient review services such as drop in clinics. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesRole DescriptionTasksInitial AssessmentsAssessment, diagnosis, formulation of management plan, and sharing decision-making with patients and carers.Review and re assessmentsFlexible review and re-assessment of patients in response to need, and in accordance with the pathway.MeetingsCommunication about patients and carers, sharing organisational policies and objectives.Multidisciplinary reviewsCare programme approach (CPA) reviews and risk reviews.Clinical advice to teamRegular or ad hoc supervision on clinical matters.Liaison with colleagues.Discussion about patient care with primary care, secondary care and colleagues in other psychiatric teams.Section 12Meeting the requirements of emergency work, MHA assessments, and assessments of capacity.Physical health monitoringEnsure monitoring for metabolic complications related to medication, Lithium monitoring, and adherence to the Clozapine protocols.Manage caseloadActively manage outpatient caseloads in accordance with pathway guidance and direction from clinical supervisor. Operate efficient and safe patient review services such as drop in clinics.Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
ELIGIBILITYEssential
  • 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 & EXPERIENCEEssential
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience within community services.
  • Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Desirable
  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
  • Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to adult mental health services.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNINGEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
  • Possession of good organisational skills
  • Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
  • Has actively participated in clinical audit
Person SpecificationQUALIFICATIONSEssential
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
ELIGIBILITYEssential
  • 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 & EXPERIENCEEssential
  • 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.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience within community services.
  • Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Desirable
  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
  • Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to adult mental health services.
ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNINGEssential
  • Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
  • Possession of good organisational skills
  • Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
  • Has actively participated in clinical audit

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