Job summary
We are looking for a junior clinical fellow with existing CAMHS experience, currently working within the NHS, and who is looking to enter into specialty training in the near future. This is a full time post that offers exposure to both core and neurodevelopmental psychiatric cases of varying complexity. The applicant is expected to be able to work independently with minimal supervision and work well as a team.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ADVERT WILL BE CLOSED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE IF WE HAVE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
Main duties of the job
Taking part in the duty team, assessing and formulating management for young people with mental health needs. To be able to assess risks and work in a holistic multidisciplinary way. To be familiar with prescribing within CAMHS remit.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full time post is aimed at candidates who are currently working within the NHS with CAMHS experience. This is only a 6 month term with candidates planning to enter into specialty training at the end of the term. The candidate is expected to be independent, dedicated and exhibit sufficient clinical skill to manage both core and neurodevelopmental cases within CAMHS with confidence and competence. The candidate is expected to be able to independently conduct mental state examinations, give clinical impressions, render psychoeducation, and explain a proposed management plan with young people and their families independently with minimal supervision. Candidates are also expected to work with the rest of the CAMHS team in a multidisciplinary manner to offer holistic and comprehensive care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This full time post is aimed at candidates who are currently working within the NHS with CAMHS experience. This is only a 6 month term with candidates planning to enter into specialty training at the end of the term. The candidate is expected to be independent, dedicated and exhibit sufficient clinical skill to manage both core and neurodevelopmental cases within CAMHS with confidence and competence. The candidate is expected to be able to independently conduct mental state examinations, give clinical impressions, render psychoeducation, and explain a proposed management plan with young people and their families independently with minimal supervision. Candidates are also expected to work with the rest of the CAMHS team in a multidisciplinary manner to offer holistic and comprehensive care.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental conditions - for eg: Autism and ADHD and how they are assessed and treated in children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development, common emotional and behavioural conditions.
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
- Working within the NHS with prior CAMHS experience.
- Safe prescribing practice
- Safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Ability to work independently in formulating clinical impression and management plan.
CHARACTER
Essential
- Personable character. Flexible. Reliable. Good team working skills. At ease with MDT working.
- Ability to know own limits, ask advice and accept challenges to one's views.
- Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings.
- Skilled at engaging children and young people
MOTIVATION
Essential
- Strong Interest in Children and Young People's mental health services
Desirable
- High degree of self-motivation in this specialty, including specific training or other initiatives.
ADJUSTMENT AND ATTITUDE
Essential
- Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives. Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change. Initiative
Desirable
APPEARANCE AND HEALTH
Essential
- To professional standards.
Desirable
- To professional standards.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Personal organisation and time management skills
- Excellent liaison and communication skills
- Good team work skills
- Letter and Report writing skills
Desirable
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
GOVERNANCE
Essential
- Willingness to participate in appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme
- Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Essential
- Knowledge of Neurodevelopmental conditions - for eg: Autism and ADHD and how they are assessed and treated in children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development, common emotional and behavioural conditions.
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
- Working within the NHS with prior CAMHS experience.
- Safe prescribing practice
- Safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Ability to work independently in formulating clinical impression and management plan.
CHARACTER
Essential
- Personable character. Flexible. Reliable. Good team working skills. At ease with MDT working.
- Ability to know own limits, ask advice and accept challenges to one's views.
- Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings.
- Skilled at engaging children and young people
MOTIVATION
Essential
- Strong Interest in Children and Young People's mental health services
Desirable
- High degree of self-motivation in this specialty, including specific training or other initiatives.
ADJUSTMENT AND ATTITUDE
Essential
- Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives. Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change. Initiative
Desirable
APPEARANCE AND HEALTH
Essential
- To professional standards.
Desirable
- To professional standards.
MANAGEMENT
Essential
- Personal organisation and time management skills
- Excellent liaison and communication skills
- Good team work skills
- Letter and Report writing skills
Desirable
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
GOVERNANCE
Essential
- Willingness to participate in appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme
- Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
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).
