Job summary
We are pleased to advertise a full time 6 month Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist post within the Croydon CAMHS service. Croydon CAMHS is an innovative, enthusiastic service that utilises a model based on iTHRIVE. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for one Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the service for a 6 month period of time to offer input to the treatment teams within the service.
Main duties of the job
To offer Consultant Psychiatry input to the treatment teams within Croydon CAMHS. This would involve Psychiatric assessments, management of cases and providing support to the wider Multidisciplinary Team. There is also an expectation of involvement with neurodevelopmental assessments, therefore experience or interest in this field would be welcomed.
About us
Croydon CAMHS is a service that utilises a model based on iTHRIVE - as a result there are two main treatment teams within the service.
The Getting Help team is an MDT which includes psychiatry, psychology, nursing, family therapy and other disciplines that service children and young people aged 0-18 years who are registered with a Croydon GP and have moderate to severe mental health difficulties. This post involves consulting to care coordinators, direct clinical contact for diagnostic clarification, risk assessment, medication suitability etc. and follow ups. Attending the MDT meetings to contribute and oversee care planning in line with evidence based practice.
The Getting More Help team focuses on providing more complex packages of care such as when two therapies are required concurrently and for young people who have had involvement with Tier 4 services. The team also provides clinical care to young people who are not engaging with conventional treatment but present with significant mental health problems.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the Job Description can be found on the attachment, which also details the main responsibilities expected from the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full details of the Job Description can be found on the attachment, which also details the main responsibilities expected from the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered Medical Practitioner & inclusion on Specialist GMC Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- MRCPsych or equivalen
- Sec 12 (2) and approved clinician approved (or undertaking to obtain this on taking up the post)
Desirable
- Higher degree or additional qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Psychiatric Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Equivalent training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CESR issued by PMETB)
- Training will have included psychiatric inpatient management of children or adolescents
Desirable
- Approved qualifications in relevant therapeutic practice e.g. CBT or Family Therapy
- Special interests either in neuropsychiatry or forensic psychiatry/Looked After Children
- Trained in undertaking specialist assessments for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (e.g. ADOS)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated clinical skills in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Considerable competence in child and adolescent psychopharmacology
- Competence in non-medication therapeutic approaches
- Considerable competence in risk management
Desirable
- Experience in training in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders i.e. ADOS trained and experienced in its use.
Management
Essential
- Compliance with Clinical Governance guidance structures and principles
- Participation in audit
- Managerial leadership qualities and experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and interest in developing post-graduate teaching
- Experience of training junior doctors
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of audit or research projects
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Membership of Medical Defence Organisation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully registered Medical Practitioner & inclusion on Specialist GMC Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- MRCPsych or equivalen
- Sec 12 (2) and approved clinician approved (or undertaking to obtain this on taking up the post)
Desirable
- Higher degree or additional qualifications
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Psychiatric Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Equivalent training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CESR issued by PMETB)
- Training will have included psychiatric inpatient management of children or adolescents
Desirable
- Approved qualifications in relevant therapeutic practice e.g. CBT or Family Therapy
- Special interests either in neuropsychiatry or forensic psychiatry/Looked After Children
- Trained in undertaking specialist assessments for Autistic Spectrum Disorder (e.g. ADOS)
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Demonstrated clinical skills in child and adolescent psychiatry
- Considerable competence in child and adolescent psychopharmacology
- Competence in non-medication therapeutic approaches
- Considerable competence in risk management
Desirable
- Experience in training in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders i.e. ADOS trained and experienced in its use.
Management
Essential
- Compliance with Clinical Governance guidance structures and principles
- Participation in audit
- Managerial leadership qualities and experience
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of and interest in developing post-graduate teaching
- Experience of training junior doctors
Academic Achievements
Essential
- Experience of audit or research projects
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel
- Membership of Medical Defence Organisation
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).
