Job summary
The Maudsley, in conjunction with Macani LLC requires an additional Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide services in the United Arab Emirates. The post is being created to support the development of services in the Middle East and will be based in Abu Dhabi. The post holder will provide clinical expertise to the team based in Abu Dhabi. They will be expected to deliver effective, highly specialist assessments and treatments in accordance with UK and UAE guidance of professional regulatory bodies in conjunction with other members of the multidisciplinary team. The consultant will be directly involved in assessment and management, particularly of complex cases where there are psychiatric and other psycho-social factors.
Main duties of the job
Other responsibilities will include to deliver and develop clinical, research and training services/programmes in accordance with clinical governance policies and relevant national and international standards.
This post holder will be expected to work collaboratively and cross cover for other consultant psychiatrists.
About us
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) is working with MACANI, a highly respected Abu Dhabi based organisation with a mission to develop and extend high quality mental health care across the United Arab Emirates. The staff experience is that the UAE is a great place to live and work. It is safe, vibrant, welcoming and family orientated, it also has lots of attractions for all ages. Maudsley Health is now progressing significant developments across the spectrum of mental health care in the Middle East. The aim is to replicate the high quality of the specialist services within SLaM. A thorough induction programme will be offered along with a commitment to continuing professional development. Supervision is provided either through Maudsley Health in the UAE or through SLaM in London. Good remuneration package that includes:
- Medical insurance
- Support with licensing and employment visa
- Support with transition to the UAE: Hotel Accommodation and Flight
- Tax free salary
As the service is developing, a degree of flexibility and creativity will be required together with an appreciation of relevant cultural issues. Of greatest importance is the ability to deliver high quality, evidence-based and compassionate care. For informal discussions please contact; Ishita Rathi, HR Manager, Maudsley Health at Ishita.rathi@maudsleyhealth.com
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will play a lead role in providing clinical expertise and support to the team.
- The post holder is expected to provide assessment, treatment and consultation for children and young people under 18 and over who present with mental health disorders.
- Participation in training of junior doctors (when in place) and other multidisciplinary staff within the teams and contribution to the identification and provision of training needs of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in education and training locally and nationally. Participate in research as a principal, partner or facilitator as appropriate to the post holders experience and interests.
- Adherence expected to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures.
- The post holder will be expected to support the development of the services in Abu Dhabi and potentially across the greater Middle East area. This will involve working closely with the Managing Director, Clinical Director and with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, Education and other providers in the Middle East.
- The post holder will be expected to develop strong working relationships with acute services.
- A component of this role may be to manage cases collaboratively with visiting clinicians from the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will play a lead role in providing clinical expertise and support to the team.
- The post holder is expected to provide assessment, treatment and consultation for children and young people under 18 and over who present with mental health disorders.
- Participation in training of junior doctors (when in place) and other multidisciplinary staff within the teams and contribution to the identification and provision of training needs of the multidisciplinary team.
- Participation in education and training locally and nationally. Participate in research as a principal, partner or facilitator as appropriate to the post holders experience and interests.
- Adherence expected to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures.
- The post holder will be expected to support the development of the services in Abu Dhabi and potentially across the greater Middle East area. This will involve working closely with the Managing Director, Clinical Director and with the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi, Education and other providers in the Middle East.
- The post holder will be expected to develop strong working relationships with acute services.
- A component of this role may be to manage cases collaboratively with visiting clinicians from the UK.
Person Specification
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Person Specification
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
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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).
