x2 Consultant Psychiatrists in Children & Young People's Services

Job description

Job responsibilities

The North Durham CAMH service is a community, out-patient specialist CAMHS team, supported by the targeted team of PMHWs, although now working towards the Thrive model. It serves the Durham City, Consett and Chester-le-Street populations (180,000 all ages population). The North Durham CAMH service is a community, out-patient specialist CAMHS team, supported by the targeted team of PMHWs. It serves the Durham, Chester Le Street and Derwentside areas. (240,000 all ages population). This post is also an established job in an in a large and lively team. The operational base for this job is North End House in Durham with satellite bases in The Health Centre Chester le Street and Medomsley Road Consett. Team Structure Team Manager: Jo Griffin 1.0 WTE Deputy Team Manager: Anna Lowes 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrists: This post 0.8 WTE Dr Corrine Reid, Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director 0.8 WTE Dr Lucy Grimwade, Consultant Psychiatrist 0.8WTE Dr Debbie Routledge, Associate Specialist 1.0 WTE This post 0.8WTE (currently filled by Dr Simon Forster, Locum Consultant Child Psychiatrist) Clinical Psychologists: Dr Sarah Hill, Consultant 0.5 WTE Dr Nigel Trevarrow 0.2 WTE Dr Caroline Pickering 0.6 WTE Dr Vicky Rae 0.8WTE Dr Hannah Harvey 1 WTE Jo Askew 0.6 WTE Nursing Staff: Kathryn Currah, ANC 1.0 WTE Rachel Donnison 1.0 WTE Gemima Hedges CNS (ADT Lead) 1.0 WTE Darren McCabe, CNS, NMP 1.0 WTE Kirsty Willis CNS, NMP 1.0 WTE Helen Ayre, NMP 1.0 WTE Jill Prested Band 6 CAMHS Nurse 1.0 WTE Ian Quigley Band 6 CAMHS Nurse 1.0 WTE Sam Lees, CNS 1.0 WTE Lotti Ball, CAMHS Clinician 1.0 WTE Kelly Dawson CAMHS Clinician 0.8 WTE Vicy Bishop CAMHS Clinician 1.0 WTE Lisa Whittish Psychological Therapist 1.0 WTE Lisa Atkinson CAMHS Clinician 1.0 WTE Laura Sellers CAMHS Clinician 1.0 WTE There are in addtion PWP’s 5 x 1.0 WTE Assistant Psychologists 3 x 1.0 WTE Admin Staff 9.0 WTE This is an 8 PA post providing consultant psychiatric leadership to the North Durham CAMHS Team. Approximately 6 PAs will be devoted to clinical care, including associated administrative activities, and up to 2 PAs to supporting professional activities. The post holder will contribute to the team’s performance objectives and, in terms of clinical work, is expected to achieve a minimum of 480 direct clinical contacts per year (on average 12 direct patient contacts per week), representing a mix of new and review appointments. The postholder is expected to hold a small generic caseload but also contribute to the care of other patients. The post holder will be responsible for delivery of mental health services up to a young person’s 18th birthday for the population of North Durham. The post would suit someone interested in generic out-patient/community CAMHS but also provides the opportunity for development of a special interest. Caseload will reflect changing practice, in keeping with New Ways of Working. The cumulative team caseload is 2500, with the caseload of the post holder expected to be 80. If appointed, the job content would be modified in consultation with consultant and other colleagues. The post holder will be expected to have a familiarity with important, relevant legislation affecting the care of young people. The post-holder will work closely with consultant and multi-disciplinary colleagues. Duties will include: • assessment and treatment of children and young people • teaching, training, consultation and supervision of colleagues within the service • liaison and consultation to other agencies • clinical audit • administrative and managerial duties • planning and development of the service • clinical leadership to the team and service • implementation of the Specialist CAMHS Strategy • contribution to team and service improvements through the application of knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology • support for CAMHS transformation The development and pursuit of special interests such as services for children with substance misuse, EIP, mood disorders, or neuro-developmental disorders (including learning disabilities) will be encouraged. Formal programmed activities may be negotiated for such activities. The service aims to continue its academic tradition and opportunities will be made available for research and teaching activities and for continuing professional development. A formal academic session would be negotiable for a suitable candidate. There is a need for a flexible pattern of working, which may change from time to time, depending on the demands on the various areas of the service. There will be a requirement to perform domiciliary and community visits as required. Frequency of on-call rota will be between 1 in 8 to 1 in 10 but can vary depending on vacancies or periods of leave. On-call supplement payable is 5%.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of specialty. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

CPD & Appraisal

Essential

• Participated in continuous professional development. Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.

Research, Audit & Quality Improvement

Essential

• Participated in research or service evaluation. Has actively participated in clinical audit.

Desirable

• Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment.

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within 6 months of gaining CCT in General Adult Psychiatry

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status OR be able to achieve within 3 months.

Teaching & Training

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.

Desirable

• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North End House

42 North End

Durham

Durham

DH1 4LW

Employer's website

https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)