Job summary
About the role
We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic psychiatrist to join our group of CAMHS psychiatrists in South West London, within our CAMHS Service Line. The post is the first Psychiatry role within CECS and we are excited that an increase in funding based on demand has enabled the recruitment of other professions. The Service Line is currently reviewing additional development to ensure SWLSTG meet the needs of Children and Young People experiencing a mental health crisis as outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan; the successful applicant will play a key role in this aspect of service development making this post ideal for someone looking to progress their leaderships skills in addition to clinical work.
The post will enhance skills in autonomous clinical decision making, assessment, risk management, development of leadership skills as well as joint working with multiple agencies/services. The post holder will be supported to achieve both service and personal professional goals through supervision and ongoing training.
Main duties of the job
CAMHS Emergency Care Service
The CAMHS Emergency Care Clinicians will undertake assessments for under 18 year olds presenting at A&E departments and will undertake a range of tasks including:
- Providing psychosocial and risk assessments, safety planning of young people experiencing a mental health crisis and advise about further support.
- Use evidence-based skills to support meaningful and safe practice such as Therapeutic Assessment, DBT Skills, Solution Focused Interventions.
CAMHS Emergency Care Clinicians
Working autonomously within professional guidelines and the overall framework of the CAMHS Services, CECS clinicians? undertake a range of tasks including the following:
- Initial mental health of young people presenting in mental health crisis
- These will take place mainly in A&E and on the paediatric wards of local general Hospitals.
- Provide risk assessments and safety plans to the family and multi-agency network supporting the young person
- Consult with Tier 3 CAMHS teams providing further specialist assessment if necessary.
- Provide a follow up appointment to review crisis plan and plan ongoing support to ensure a seamless transition of the young person and their family into the community service if required.
- Provide advice, guidance and consultation to other professionals working in other agencies and contribute to multi-agency care planning.
About us
About the team
The SWLSTG CAMHS Emergency Care Service (CECS) provide Therapeutic Assessment and crisis planning for young people under 18 presenting with a mental health crisis to A&E's and paediatric wards in South West London. In addition to crisis assessments the team are also able provide brief therapeutic interventions and support to young people and families during follow up appointments. CECS Clinicians are also a key link to further support and liaise closely with the young person, family and other professionals to ensure a smooth transition to the appropriate treatment/ support. The team utilise skills gained in specialist training courses including Solutions Focused Therapy, DBT skills, Family Work and Therapeutic Assessment.
About the location
CECS provide a service to Kingston, St Georges, St Helier, Kingston and West Middlesex Hospitals. The team currently have a base at Springfield Hospital and are also provided with agile working equipment to support working from home where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Participating in joint assessments of the children and adolescents referred to the service, with particular focus on psychiatric and physical assessment.
- Day to day physical and psychiatric care of children and adolescents referred to the service.
- The post holder will work in the CAMHS Community Outpatient Services.
- There are no after hours on call commitment.
- Developing and providing treatment plans which include the family/carers and liaison with national and local services.
- To function as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Providing medical advice and support to CAMHS Liaison nurses and other disciplines where appropriate.
- To attend and participate in clinical and team meetings.
- To maintain clinical records in accordance with the GMC and Trust standards, and to adhere to the GMC Code of Conduct. You will have access to mobile IT technology and offices in local CAMHS offices.
- To ensure, with other members of the Team, that Care Programmes, and Risk Plans are appropriate and updated and that clinical outcomes are recorded.
- To receive clinical supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.
- The post holder will receive an annual appraisal and will be re validated every 5 years
- To communicate with families about patient concerns.
- To work closely with other members of the CAMHS Liaison Team in developing treatment approaches for children, young people and their families.
- The post holder will be expected to develop education for young people, family/carers and other professionals as well as develop short term therapeutic work for young people who present with repeated crisis or self-harm.
- To be aware of the statutory requirements of The Children's Act and the Mental Health Act.
The post holder will be expected to attend the Trust Medical Staff Committee, which meets on a regular basis. Additionally, he/she will be expected to accept where appropriate invitations to be a member of relevant committees where this is consistent with clinical commitments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
- Participating in joint assessments of the children and adolescents referred to the service, with particular focus on psychiatric and physical assessment.
- Day to day physical and psychiatric care of children and adolescents referred to the service.
- The post holder will work in the CAMHS Community Outpatient Services.
- There are no after hours on call commitment.
- Developing and providing treatment plans which include the family/carers and liaison with national and local services.
- To function as a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Providing medical advice and support to CAMHS Liaison nurses and other disciplines where appropriate.
- To attend and participate in clinical and team meetings.
- To maintain clinical records in accordance with the GMC and Trust standards, and to adhere to the GMC Code of Conduct. You will have access to mobile IT technology and offices in local CAMHS offices.
- To ensure, with other members of the Team, that Care Programmes, and Risk Plans are appropriate and updated and that clinical outcomes are recorded.
- To receive clinical supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.
- The post holder will receive an annual appraisal and will be re validated every 5 years
- To communicate with families about patient concerns.
- To work closely with other members of the CAMHS Liaison Team in developing treatment approaches for children, young people and their families.
- The post holder will be expected to develop education for young people, family/carers and other professionals as well as develop short term therapeutic work for young people who present with repeated crisis or self-harm.
- To be aware of the statutory requirements of The Children's Act and the Mental Health Act.
The post holder will be expected to attend the Trust Medical Staff Committee, which meets on a regular basis. Additionally, he/she will be expected to accept where appropriate invitations to be a member of relevant committees where this is consistent with clinical commitments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Day to day responsibility of acute medical and psychiatric care.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and adolescents.
- Personal experience of mental health Experience of working in emergency services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good spoken and written English. Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and show leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional and multi-agency teams and to understand own role in team
- Capacity and motivation to treat others with understanding and sensitivity and to see patients as people
- Capacity to see beyond the obvious and to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Resilience to cope with external pressures and demands
- Punctuality. Ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks according to clinical and other needs
- Alertness to dangers and emerging situations
- Professional and personal integrity
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MB BS or equivalent basic medical degrees
- Full GMC registration
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Registered General Medical Practitioner
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Recognition under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Day to day responsibility of acute medical and psychiatric care.
- Experience of working with people with mental health problems
Desirable
- Experience of working with children and adolescents.
- Personal experience of mental health Experience of working in emergency services.
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good spoken and written English. Capacity to communicate effectively and sensitively with others.
- Capacity to work co-operatively with others and show leadership when appropriate
- Capacity to work effectively in multi-professional and multi-agency teams and to understand own role in team
- Capacity and motivation to treat others with understanding and sensitivity and to see patients as people
- Capacity to see beyond the obvious and to bring a range of approaches to solving problems
- Resilience to cope with external pressures and demands
- Punctuality. Ability to manage time and to prioritise tasks according to clinical and other needs
- Alertness to dangers and emerging situations
- Professional and personal integrity
Knowledge/ Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent MB BS or equivalent basic medical degrees
- Full GMC registration
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Registered General Medical Practitioner
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- Recognition under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
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).
