Specialty Doctor - CAMHS Chalkhill Inpatient Service

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a SAS doctor looking to work with the Multidisciplinary team at Chalkhill adolescent in-patient unit.

You will work alongside a friendly, professional multidisciplinary team including a two consultant psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, social work, systemic therapist, and support workers. The inpatient team also works closely with the community crisis team.

You will receive weekly supervision and gain experience in assessment and treatment of mental illness in adolescents.

Main duties of the job

The Specialty doctor will be a member of the Sussex CAMHS Psychiatry group and will be expected to engage in specific locality meetings between managers and doctors as agreed with the Lead Consultant.

The Trust is committed to a strong management and professional partnership to manage and govern all services and this is reflected in the management structure at all levels within the organisation.

A normal working week comprises of 9PA of direct clinical care and 1PAs of supporting professional activities (this varies for part time employees). The post holder will be expected to act in a consultative capacity to other members of the multi-disciplinary team. (an additional SPA session is offered for those completing a CESR application).

The post holder's main objective would be to provide psychiatric input to the ward team and partnership agencies. The post-holder will be expected to provide clinical advice and support to Acute hospitals across Sussex and to Children and Young People Services regarding patient care, ensuring consistency of approach across the Trust.

It is desirable that the post holder is registered as an approved clinician, and trained and registered for Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

About us

This post will be based at Chalkhill In-Patient Adolescent Psychiatric Unit in Haywards Heath, which offers:

Journeys from coast to the countryside in minutes

A lifestyle where there are renowned cycle routes and picturesque walks, including the famous South Downs Way in the South Downs National Park

City life that is never far away as Brighton and Hove or London which are both within easy reach via local and national bus routes and national mainline stations

Easy access to airports - Gatwick and Heathrow are both within 90 minutes of the county, providing links to Europe and beyond

The post offers you a rewarding opportunity to gain relevant child and adolescent psychiatry experience at 'doctor in training' core trainee level OR SAS level. Although the posts are not recognised towards the 'Certificate of Completion of Training', you will be encouraged to participate in educational programmes, as well as supported to access and undertake audit and research.

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £50,373 - £78,759 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-20870-A

Job locations

Chalkhill General Adolescent Unit

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH164NQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required to:

  • To provide a high quality of specialist clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families on the ward at Chalkhill.
  • In conjunction with other members of the MDT to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
  • To regularly review and monitor patients treatment progress.
  • To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records.
  • To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including general practitioners, medical colleagues, UHS, acute trusts and liaison teams.
  • To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post.
  • To provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working

To contribute to regular communication and correspondence with other agencies (e.g. GP letters, discharge summaries etc.)

To be successful in the post you will need to have a Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent, registered with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) and completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent).

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder is required to:

  • To provide a high quality of specialist clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families on the ward at Chalkhill.
  • In conjunction with other members of the MDT to plan and deliver appropriate individually tailored treatment plans.
  • To regularly review and monitor patients treatment progress.
  • To keep accurate appropriate and up-to-date medical and administrative documentation including computer records.
  • To liaise closely with other relevant professionals and organisations including general practitioners, medical colleagues, UHS, acute trusts and liaison teams.
  • To operate within guidelines, policies and procedures relevant to the post.
  • To provide clinical advice, liaison and consultation as required to colleagues in primary care, community services and acute specialties in line with new ways of working

To contribute to regular communication and correspondence with other agencies (e.g. GP letters, discharge summaries etc.)

To be successful in the post you will need to have a Bachelor of Medicine (MBBS) or equivalent, registered with a license to practice with the General Medical Council (GMC) and completed Foundation Years 1 & 2 (or equivalent).

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Trained and registered for Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

Desirable

  • Approved Clinician Status
  • To provide a high quality of specialist clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families on the ward at Chalkhill.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Trained and registered for Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act.

Desirable

  • Approved Clinician Status
  • To provide a high quality of specialist clinical assessment, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigation to children, young people and their families on the ward at Chalkhill.

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).

UK Registration

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

Additional information

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).

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

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chalkhill General Adolescent Unit

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH164NQ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Chalkhill General Adolescent Unit

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH164NQ


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Psychiatrist Sussex CAMHS

Dr Sarah Jonas

Sarah.jonas@spft.nhs.uk

07880182941

Date posted

22 June 2022

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

Depending on experience £50,373 - £78,759 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

354-CS-20870-A

Job locations

Chalkhill General Adolescent Unit

Princess Royal Hospital

Haywards Heath

RH164NQ


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