Visa Note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled workers, all international applicants must verify their eligibility directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should confirm that their qualifications meet GMC requirements and that their chosen visa category is appropriate for this position.
Job Details
Company: Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre, 39-41 The Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LD
Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)
Schedule: Part-time
Employment Type: Fixed term (8 months)
Language: English
Application Deadline: 07 December 2025
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) team in Hemel Hempstead for a year. This position has been created because the existing consultant psychiatrist has taken on a clinical director role for the Provider collaborative and requires 6 PAs to backfill his clinical duties. This newly created post addresses the growing demand on our service.
Team Structure
Hemel Hempstead is part of the West CAMHS team which also includes the St Albans CAMHS team. The successful candidate will be based in the Hemel Hampstead Team and will join the existing 2 Consultant Psychiatrists in St Albans clinic while backfilling for another consultant psychiatrist in Hemel Hempstead clinic. The multidisciplinary team includes 2 higher trainees ST4-6, 2 core psychiatry trainees, a GP trainee, 2 SAS doctors, and various specialists including psychotherapists, psychologists, family therapists, social workers, clinical nurse specialists, and independent prescribers.
Main Duties
The successful candidate will have several key responsibilities including working closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care. You will be responsible for assessing a young person’s mental state, formulating diagnoses, advising on treatment, and monitoring risks alongside the MDT. Managing a psychiatric caseload offering assessments and reviews, and undertaking referral meetings and case reviews as required will also be part of your role.
Clinical Leadership
This position offers the opportunity to provide clinical leadership by working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to enhance collaboration with other relevant agencies for clinical and quality outcomes. You will participate in various medical staff meetings within the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as necessary, contributing to the overall improvement of our mental health services.
About Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, aiming 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 approximately £330 million, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings.
Our Commitment to Excellence
HPFT serves diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, and Norfolk. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, we continue to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability. Our CQC rating of Outstanding in 2019 reflects our commitment to exceptional care.
Our Strategy
We are currently undertaking our “Great Together” strategy for 2023 to 2028, meticulously developed in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities. This strategy provides a roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment.
Quality Assurance
The successful candidate will participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to maintain the high standard of service. Participation in POMH audits is encouraged. You will also provide advice, support, and consultancy in various settings to minimise risk, and offer liaison and consultation with local acute paediatric services as required.
Teaching and Development
This role provides opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT. You will be expected to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training, participate in continuous professional development, and engage in research or service evaluation. The ability to use and appraise clinical evidence, and active participation in clinical audit are essential components of this position.
Professional Supervision
The successful candidate will manage, appraise, and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. You will also provide support to the High-risk Pathway and clinical nurse specialist, and participate in annual appraisal for consultants.
Essential Qualifications
To be considered for this position, you must hold MB BS or an equivalent medical qualification. You must also have a higher qualification in psychiatry such as MRCPsych or an equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Additionally, you must be fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Essential Experience
Applicants must have experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in CAMHS psychiatry. Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies is essential, as is experience working with service users who have complex needs within CAMHS. You should demonstrate excellent clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Desirable Attributes
While not essential, being in good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice is desirable. Additional desirable qualifications include higher degrees in medical education, clinical research, or management, or relevant higher degrees such as MD, PhD, or MSc. A wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience within NHS or comparable services is also advantageous.
Clinical Skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential for this role. You must be able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty, making decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. The ability to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post is highly valued.
Academic Requirements
Holding a full valid driving license and access to a car is required unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995. You should be able to reflect on the purpose of CPD undertaken and have experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit, and service improvement through awards, prizes, presentations, and publications is desirable.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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. The employer can provide a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Applicants must have current UK professional registration, with further information available on the NHS Careers website.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please apply via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should verify their eligibility with the employer directly, even if sponsorship is offered. Required documents include proof of GMC registration, medical qualifications, evidence of Section 12/Approved clinician approval, and any criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12+ months in the past 10 years. Contact Dr Rania Moussa at [email protected] with any questions about the application process.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact Dr Rania Moussa (Medical Lead) at [email protected]. For more information about Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and our career opportunities, please visit our website at https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/. Our privacy notice can be found at https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/information-and-resources/your-information-and-privacy/.
Equal Opportunities
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age. Our accreditations include Age Positive, Apprenticeships, Disability Confident Employer, Happy to Talk Flexible Working, Menopause Friendly, MINDFUL employer, Stonewall, and Veteran Aware.
