Job summary
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join NSFT working in Central Norfolk supporting the CAMHS and Youth teams. Both teams have a range of specialities within them including (but not limited to) working with neurodevelopmental disorders alongside the local paediatric service, developing MBT based interventions for older adolescents and young adults as part of NSFT's Personality Disorders pathway and developing the service alongside the wider system also providing CAMHS interventions including voluntary organisations to ensure that young people get the intervention they need as efficiently as possible.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide Consultant level support to both the CAMHS and Youth teams in terms of being part of the MDT discussions and interventions offered to those accessing the services.
The role also entails a high level of clinical leadership in terms of both supporting service developments as well as maintaining good clinical governance and assurance that the service is safe and effective.
About us
NSFT is committed to promoting clinical leadership at all levels and there are lots of opportunities to get involved in this as a Consultant joining the organisation.
Norfolk's CFYP services are very involved in working with the wider system to develop CAMHS services in Norfolk as part of the local transformation plan. We have developed joint working strategies across organisations and are working with commissioners to make things as seamless as possible for young people and their families.
NSFT have a supportive group of CAMHS Consultants with regular CPD groups and the ability to provide mentoring as required. We also support clinicians accessing CPD and study leave regularly. We have a very active research team and Consultants are able to get involved with this if they would like as well as joining the team teaching at the UEA medical school in a variety of roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time (10 session) role with 7.5 clinical sessions including clinics and team meetings and 2.5 SPAs which can be used for a range of activities as well as CPD to be discussed with the Clinical Director.
Please see the attached job description approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for more information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time (10 session) role with 7.5 clinical sessions including clinics and team meetings and 2.5 SPAs which can be used for a range of activities as well as CPD to be discussed with the Clinical Director.
Please see the attached job description approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Register
- Approved Clinician Status
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- 3 years or equivelent medical experience
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illnss
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving license/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Register
- Approved Clinician Status
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- 3 years or equivelent medical experience
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illnss
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving license/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation 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).