Locum Specialty Doctor (Owl Ward)

The Owl ward is an 18 bedded acute treatment ward for adults of working age (male only) based at Kingfisher Court in Radlett. The Specialty Doctor will work 10 PAs with 1 WTE Consultant Psychiatrists, 1 WTE Core Trainee, 1 WTE GP Trainee, who are all based at Owl ward.

The post holder will work in an established multidisciplinary team, providing senior clinical input into the integrated acute care pathway. All admissions on the ward are seen by a senior clinician and MDT within 24 hrs of admission with a view to formulate their care plans. The usual length of stay on Owl ward is 6-8 weeks after which patients are discharged into community or transferred to rehabilitation units., 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.

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.