Job summary
Are you interested in delivering and developing ground-breaking and growing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) with a passionate and forward thinking team? We have an opportunity in our CAMHS Learning Disabilities Team, this role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive mental health services to children and adolescents with learning disabilities.
The specialty doctor would, under supervision and as part of an MDT, support with assessment of referrals, care planning and treatment formulation. They would also assist with standard medication reviews for anxiety, challenging behaviour, ADHD management, through to complex medication management for the LD population. The appointee would also provide consultation to the wider MDT and work collaboratively with other services and agencies such as Paediatrics, Children's Social Care, and Education.
We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people. We support flexible working practices. The Trust is committed to high quality teaching and training for medical students, post graduate trainees in psychiatry, specialty doctors, students and other professionals and we work closely with the University of Oxford Psychiatric Department.
Main duties of the job
The Speciality Doctor will assist with standard medication reviews for anxiety, challenging behaviour, ADHD management, through to complex medication management for the LD population. The Specialty Doctor will learn how to assess challenging behaviour and contribute to the development of Positive Behaviour Support plans.
The appointee will exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge, work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary framework to support patients and their families/guardians and use their excellent interpersonal and communication skills to provide psychiatry advice and support to the wider team. Other duties include undertaking the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, recording clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, participating in the academic programme of the trust and working with local managers and professional colleagues to ensure the efficient running of services.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application you are encouraged to read the "candidate guide to making an application" which is attached to all roles. Please include details around qualifications (including years these were gained particularly if we need to assess for clinical roles that these are still valid) and ensure that the supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses the essential criteria found in the JD.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- Study leave allowance
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of post holder: Role in assessment of referrals/admissions.Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Routine medication reviews Complex case management Consultation to the wider team Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Attendance at Team Business Meeting and Clinical Team Meetings Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working Mental Health Act assessment, Mental Capacity Act Assessments For community posts, numbers of referrals, team meetings, supervision of team members. Management of complex cases. Clinical leadership of team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical duties of post holder: Role in assessment of referrals/admissions.Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Routine medication reviews Complex case management Consultation to the wider team Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Attendance at Team Business Meeting and Clinical Team Meetings Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working Mental Health Act assessment, Mental Capacity Act Assessments For community posts, numbers of referrals, team meetings, supervision of team members. Management of complex cases. Clinical leadership of team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Qualification
Desirable
- Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Shall have completed at least three years' full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at SHO/CT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
- Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework.
- Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers; Must have an interest in neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Interest in teaching
Desirable
- Teaching of medical undergraduates.
Other
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Mobility is required for the post for on call duties within Oxfordshire.
- Good IT skills including typing
Desirable
- Driving licence and own transport
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- General Medical Qualification
Desirable
- Some or all parts of MRCPsych or equivalent
Training
Essential
- Shall have completed at least three years' full-time Postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Desirable
- Attendance at MRCPsych course or equivalent Section 12 (2) approval: Mental Health Act, 1983
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at SHO/CT or equivalent.
Desirable
- Experience at ST or SD level or equivalent
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- To exercise an intermediate level of clinical responsibility as delegated by the consultant in charge.
- Ability to work through a collaborative multi-disciplinary framework.
- Ability to contribute to effective team working. Capacity to prioritise workload.
- Must have good skills in communication with patients, relatives, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Good spoken and written English.
- Work collaboratively and effectively with a range of professionals.
- Must have interest in and commitment to people with mental health problems, and their carers; Must have an interest in neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Interest in teaching
Desirable
- Teaching of medical undergraduates.
Other
Essential
- Full GMC registration
- Mobility is required for the post for on call duties within Oxfordshire.
- Good IT skills including typing
Desirable
- Driving licence and own transport
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
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).
