Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 07 July 2024

Job summary

The post-holder will be part of the team of consultant psychiatrists working within the Trust's Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Clinical Unit. The post-holder will be part of the two Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists, both based at the Community CAMHS clinic in Newport. Within CAMHS, there is a full-time middle grade doctor working across CAMHS and EIP teams and a CT2/3 post. We also get frequent requests from the Foundation Year doctors for wanting placements in the team and there are talks for placing medical students in the team and the wider MHLD division in the future.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Responsibilities for the post holder

* To provide a comprehensive Consultant Psychiatrist service to children in collaboration with other psychiatric colleagues within the team up to the age of 18, with upper limits according to clinical need.

* To contribute to the multi-disciplinary community team and general hospital inpatient in-reach.

* To conduct domiciliary visits as appropriate.

* To provide statutory clinical reports as requested.

* To undertake assessment and management of children and young people presenting with:

o Moderate to severe mental health problems

o First-episode psychosis; to act as Consultant Clinical Lead to EIP (early intervention in psychosis service) for under 18s as necessary.

o Neurodevelopmental disorders where there is a co-morbid mental illness

o Intellectual disability where there is a co-morbid mental illness

* To apply an evidence-based approach to clinical practice.

* To provide clinical leadership in psychiatry to the multidisciplinary team, in co-operation with the Service Manager.

* To promote multidisciplinary working.

* To work with other clinical staff in achieving high standards of risk assessment and general psychiatric assessments for all patients presenting the service.

* To support the development of a seamless service and continuity of care.

* To provide clinical support and supervision to multidisciplinary teams.

* To undertake Section 12 and Approved Clinician duties related to the Mental Health Act.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're wholeheartedly committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to integrate all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services. Our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust, is set to launch in July 2024.

The transformation will happen in staggered stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning in early May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent Trusts is anticipated to occur in July 2024, when the new organisation will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Date posted

17 May 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-4765

Job locations

St Marys Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5TG

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register vial CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent
Section 12 Approval
Approved Clinician status
MRCPsych

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PHD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Child
& Adolescent
Psychiatry
Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD (including being in Good standing with the College for the purposes of CPD)

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Published audits
Publication in reviewed journals

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Full GMC Registration with license to practice
Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register vial CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months at time of interview) or equivalent
Section 12 Approval
Approved Clinician status
MRCPsych

Desirable

Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PHD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

Demonstrate a high level of clinical experience and competence in Child
& Adolescent
Psychiatry
Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD (including being in Good standing with the College for the purposes of CPD)

Additional Criteria

Essential

Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
Ability to appraise own performance
Excellent written and oral communication skills

Desirable

Published audits
Publication in reviewed journals

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

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).