Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Grade Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join full time in the Generic / Neurodevelopmental Community CAMHS Service in Enfield based at Bay Tree House, Enfield.
The post holder will contribute to the provision of a specialist and multi-disciplinary community-based Child and Adolescent Mental Health service to the borough of Enfield. The post will develop sound working relationships with other professionals including the Local Authority, schools and GPs.
The community CAMHS team is supportive and welcoming, and we encourage applications from professionals with a broad skill base, as the work will assess and treat a diverse range of mental health conditions including neurodevelopmental concerns.
BEHMHT CAMHS were awarded 'Good' by the CQC in January 2018.
Main duties of the job
This post is part of Enfield Specialist CAMHS. The service includes a number of Generic and specialist teams for Children, Young People and Families. Enfield CAMHS (Generic / Neurodevelopmental Service) is multi-disciplinary team that offers a comprehensive outpatient-based service to children and adolescents under the age of 18, and their families, who are registered with Enfield GPs for a range of mental health and neurodevelopmental disorders. Within Enfield Specialist CAMHS Services, there are other key services listed below. There are also close links with the Educational Psychology Service, Children's Social Services, Voluntary Sector organisations, General Practitioners and with Paediatrics.
About us
Barnet Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust is a multiple award-winning, combined mental health and community Trust providing local, regional and national healthcare services. We are one of the largest employers in North London with over 3000 staff delivering a range of mental health and community services to a population of over one million.
BEH manages the renowned North London Forensic Services (NLFS), rated as 'Outstanding' by the CQC. This service treats and cares for people within the criminal justice system who have mental health conditions.
We also provide one of the largest eating disorder services in England, as well as drug and alcohol services and mental health liaison services in North Middlesex University Hospitals Trust.
Our values and quality improvement are at the heart of everything we do, please consider joining us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage an established caseload of approximately 60-80 patients many of whom use medication
- To contribute to the management of clients under the care of non-medical staff and give medical input to their management plans.
- To develop treatment plans for 4-5 new clients per month
- To contribute to assessment regarding complex mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- To offer consultation to the Access Team, weekly MDT and through joint assessment.
- To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures
- To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work
- To teach and supervise medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care
- To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team
- To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- As a staff grade psychiatrist, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line
- To take part in the Tri-Borough on-call rota.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage an established caseload of approximately 60-80 patients many of whom use medication
- To contribute to the management of clients under the care of non-medical staff and give medical input to their management plans.
- To develop treatment plans for 4-5 new clients per month
- To contribute to assessment regarding complex mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions.
- To offer consultation to the Access Team, weekly MDT and through joint assessment.
- To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures
- To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work
- To teach and supervise medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care
- To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team
- To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
- As a staff grade psychiatrist, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line
- To take part in the Tri-Borough on-call rota.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualification
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the specialty
- Understanding clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Good understanding of MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Interested in delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
- Evidence of participation in clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Information Technology Experience & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in data gathering and management
Person Specification
Qualifications & Eligibility
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent qualification
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
Desirable
- MRCPsych
- Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- Additional clinical qualification
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment
Clinical Skills & Experience
Essential
- Experience in the specialty
- Understanding clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Good understanding of MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and lifelong learning
Essential
- Interested in delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in a team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
Desirable
- Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
- Reflect on purpose of CPD undertaken
- Experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation
- Evidence of participation in clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
Information Technology Experience & Skills
Essential
- Basic computer skills, including ability to use e-mail and Internet
Desirable
- Experience in data gathering and management
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).
