Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry (Aston)

Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry – Aston Ward, Stevenage

Are you looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive, forward‑thinking mental health Trust?

We are delighted to invite applications for a Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry to join our well‑established multidisciplinary team on Aston Ward, based at the Lister Hospital Mental Health Unit in Stevenage.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an Outstanding-rated NHS Foundation Trust that is nationally recognised for innovation, compassion, and high-quality mental health care.

About The Role

Working alongside a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist, Core Trainee and FY1 doctor, you will provide high‑quality clinical care to adults of working age on our 20‑bedded acute inpatient ward. You will be a key member of the team, contributing to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and delivery of safe, person‑centred care.

You will also play an active role in the Trust’s acute care pathway, working collaboratively with community teams, primary care, crisis services and other acute settings.

This role offers a balanced mix of direct clinical care (7.5 PAs)

and supporting professional activities (2.5 PAs) in line with Royal College guidelines.

This role offers a balanced mix of direct clinical care (7.5 PAs) and supporting professional activities (2.5 PAs) in line with Royal College guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality medical care to inpatients including assessment, diagnosis, reviews and documentation
• Participate in MDT meetings, ward rounds and case discussions
• Liaise effectively with primary and secondary care colleagues
• Support physical health management, monitoring and medication‑related assessments
• Fulfil Mental Health Act responsibilities under supervision (training supported)
• Contribute to audit, clinical governance and service development
• Engage in annual job planning, clinical supervision and appraisal
• Provide teaching and guidance to trainees and wider MDT staff
  
  

Please note: This post does not participate in the on‑call rota.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the Care Quality Commission.

Our Family Of Over 4,500 Members Of Staff Provide Health And Social Care For People With Mental Ill Health, Physical Ill Health And Learning Disabilities Across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex And Norfolk, Delivering These Services Within The Community And Several Inpatient Settings. Everything Is Underpinned By Choice, Independence And Equality, With Our Trust Values Embedded Throughout

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dr Rodica Enache Job title: Interim Clinical Director Email address: rodica.enache@nhs.net