Full job descriptionLocum Trust Grade Doctor - Learning Disability Team (Elm Ward)MT03Main area

psychiatry
Grade

MT03
Contract

Fixed term: 6 months (FTC - 6 months)
Hours

Part time - 6 sessions per week
Job ref

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-560
Site

Learning Disability Team
Town

Hertfordshire
Salary

£55,355 - £67,325 per annum
Salary period

Yearly
Closing

30/10/2026 23:59
Job overviewThe post will provide support to Elm ward, which is an inpatient Assessment and Treatment Unit which is a 8 bedded unit covered by two Consultants, Dr Reynolds and Dr Obediyi.
The Learning Disability service stream provides specialist health care to adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire. The total population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million people and the consultant catchment area for all Medical posts in Hertfordshire LD services have recently been reconfigured to meet the Royal College recommended 150,000 for a fulltime consultant, taking into account local characteristics such as number of new referrals, out of borough placements and Transforming Care discharges alongside junior doctor support and support from Multidisciplinary Teams.
Main duties of the jobThe Trust is seeking to employ a Trust grade doctor to Elm Ward (8 bedded assessment and treatment unit) based in Harperbury lane in Radlett under the clinical supervision of Dr Odebiyi, Consultant Psychiatrist.

The post holder will carry responsibility for inpatients in Elm Ward. They are required to provide senior medical support to the wards. There is a full time FY2 post in Elm Ward.
The post holder will carry out assessments and will have a senior role in the inpatient MDT, including chairing clinical meetings and CPA’s.
Working for our organisationHertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is rated by the Care Quality Commission as an Outstanding provider of mental health and learning disability services. Feedback from our staff about working for the Trust is very positive and, in the NHS national staff survey, we regularly see a high percentage of staff saying their role makes a difference to our service users and that they would recommend the Trust as a place to work. Our people tell us they feel supported though a great development, wellbeing and work-life balance offer and a highly compassionate, values-driven culture. We are equally proud of our staff, who live our values of being welcoming, kind, positive, respectful and professional so that together we provide great care and great outcomes for our service users and carers.
Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesThe post will provide support to Elm ward, which is an inpatient Assessment and Treatment Unit which is a 8 bedded unit covered by two Consultants, Dr Reynolds and Dr Obediyi.
The Learning Disability service stream provides specialist health care to adults with learning disabilities in Hertfordshire. The total population of Hertfordshire is approximately 1.2 million people and the consultant catchment area for all Medical posts in Hertfordshire LD services have recently been reconfigured to meet the Royal College recommended 150,000 for a fulltime consultant, taking into account local characteristics such as number of new referrals, out of borough placements and Transforming Care discharges alongside junior doctor support and support from Multidisciplinary Teams.

Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is commissioned to provide direct specialist health services for adults with learning disabilities. These include:
*Psychiatry
*Psychology
*Occupational Therapy
*Intensive Support Nursing
*Arts Therapies
*Speech and Language Therapy
*Loss and Bereavement Counselling
*Sexuality Support Counselling
*Offending Behavior Intervention Service (Community Forensic Learning Disability Team)
*Positive Partnerships Team providing training to carers and to assist with implementation of PBS plans in community settings
*Community Based Forensic Learning Disabilities Service (OBIS Team)
*Inpatient Services on Kingfisher Court, Radlett.

These disciplines are managed through the Specialist Learning Disability Services and the post holder is a core member of the West SLDS
Person specificationQualificationsEssential criteria*MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable criteria*MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
EligibilityEssential criteria*Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Desirable criteria*In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
*Section 12/Approved clinician approval.
Clinicial skills / Knowledge / ExperienceEssential criteria*Successful completion of 2 years of foundation training
*4 months of psychiatry experience
*Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
*Excellent oral and written communication skills
Desirable criteria*Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
*Excellent degree of medical knowledge
Academic skills / Life long learningEssential criteria*Possession of good organisational skills
*Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*Has actively participated in clinical audit
Employer certification / accreditation badgesApplicant requirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download*Elm Ward Trust grade- New template- updated- 6 PAs (PDF, 568.3KB)
*Elm Ward Trust grade- New template- updated- 6 PAs (PDF, 568.3KB)
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Further details / informal visits contactName

Dr Anu Sharma
Job title

Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Lead
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