Job summary
We are looking for a passionate, dedicated CAMHS Speciality doctor to join our 'CQC - OUTSTANDING' service.
Somerset Foundation Trust SFT is the first trust to have Integrated Acute Medical and Surgical Specialities, Mental Health, Community and Primary care services in England.
An 8 PA Speciality Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is now available due to the post holder moving into a higher training specialty post. The post holder will provide psychiatry input into the County Wide ADHD service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a multidisciplinary, multi-agency team assessing and treating ADHD in children with a more complex, co morbid mental health presentation.
They will be instrumental in contributing to the service development of the ADHD County wide service and will be also able to help shape and evaluate the service. The clinical work is county wide and the post holder would have access to bookable locations across several parts of the Trust used by paediatrics and by CAMHS. Remote working with access to a Trust laptop and mobile phone will also be facilitated.
It is likely the service will create opportunities for the teaching of undergraduate medical students and doctors from CAMHS and Paediatrics.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the doctor will provide psychiatry input for children and young people who are experiencing ADHD with more complex mental health presentations.
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.
You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.
We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.
There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.
Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details and the person specification. Please also feel welcome to make contact prior to applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further details and the person specification. Please also feel welcome to make contact prior to applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPsych Examination passed or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in child and adolescent psychiatry and specifically Complex ADHD including assessment of ADHD when there is mental health co morbidity such as attachment, anxiety, cognitive and sensory impairment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding of multiagency assessment of ADHD and NICE guidelines
Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with young people, carers and allied professionals remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills - including active listening skills, competency in English to a level that enables the role to be undertaken effectively and to assure the delivery of safe care to patients, the ability to understand and summarise a discussion, ask appropriate questions, provide constructive challenge and give effective feedback
- Experience in Safeguarding Children and working in partnership with children's social care and education
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS, MBChB or equivalent
- Full GMC Registration
- MRCPsych Examination passed or equivalent
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of problems in child and adolescent psychiatry and specifically Complex ADHD including assessment of ADHD when there is mental health co morbidity such as attachment, anxiety, cognitive and sensory impairment
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding of multiagency assessment of ADHD and NICE guidelines
Skills
Essential
- Compassionate - Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with young people, carers and allied professionals remaining sensitive and empathetic.
- Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members.
- Excellent oral & written communication skills - including active listening skills, competency in English to a level that enables the role to be undertaken effectively and to assure the delivery of safe care to patients, the ability to understand and summarise a discussion, ask appropriate questions, provide constructive challenge and give effective feedback
- Experience in Safeguarding Children and working in partnership with children's social care and education
Communication
Essential
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
