Job summary
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Westminster CAMHS Service (CNWL)
Permanent, Part-Time (8PAs)
A rare and attractive opportunity has arisen in Westminster CAMHS, for 8PAs substantive Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in Westminster CAMH Service, specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. There may be fixed term opportunities to increase to 10PAs
Westminster CAMHS's vision is to be an outstanding and caring multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient participation.
Further Information & Arrangements to visit
Dr Monica Ramirez (Lead Psychiatrist for Westminster CAMHS)
Tel: 0203 317 5999
Main duties of the job
The team has a monthly CPD session and local care quality meeting, a monthly local consultants meeting and a monthly senior management meeting which the postholder will be part of. This is an established substantive consultant post in Westminster CAMHS with 8 PAs (with an option to extend to 10 PA's for fixed term periods), and it is focussed on moderate and severe mental health complexity for young people 0-18years of age who present in the community. The specialist interest attached to this post is for neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.
The primary role of the post will be to provide leadership to the Westminster neurodevelopmental/ learning disability pathway and direct clinical input to young people and families, especially those whose mental health needs are particularly complex and to support the other members of the MDT in relation to clinical management of complex cases.
About us
Central and North West London (CNWL) specialises in caring for people with a wide range of mental and physical health needs and is one of the largest mental health trusts in England. Each CAMHS service has its own local management structure: CAMHS is based in a welcoming purpose-built site, near efficient Tube and Bus connections. Westminster CAMHS is a specialist service but well-resourced to also provide early intervention (Tier 2) services, specialist CLA and Paediatric Liaison Teams (for St Mary's Hospital). Westminster CAMHS has a Lead Psychiatrist, Therapies lead and team manager who work closely with the outer boroughs service manager. Each sub-team has a psychiatry and therapy lead and they, together with the team and service manager form the local senior management team which meets monthly. The postholder will be part of the SMT. The service has active service user groups for young people and parents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide psychiatric leadership to the ND/LD Team.
- To provide clinical input to the ND/LD including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments.
- Supporting the ND Team MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model.
- Providing psychiatric consultation to the ND Team MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated.
- Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated.
- Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide psychiatric leadership to the ND/LD Team.
- To provide clinical input to the ND/LD including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments.
- Supporting the ND Team MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model.
- Providing psychiatric consultation to the ND Team MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated.
- Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated.
- Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Section 12 MHA Approved
- Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
- Primary medical degree
- On the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality
- Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines
- Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders
Desirable
- Management Training
- Experience of Research
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Experience of team working
- Sound organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Section 12 MHA Approved
- Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
- Primary medical degree
- On the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality
- Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines
- Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders
Desirable
- Management Training
- Experience of Research
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Experience of team working
- Sound organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands
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).
