Job summary
Newham CAMHS is a large and vibrant specialist child and adolescent mental health service with a reputation for innovation and flexibility in meeting the complex mental health support needs of Newham's children, young people and families. It is centrally located on one site in Plaistow, Newham, and provides an extensive and growing range of services. The age range is 0 to 18. The service is receiving an increasing number of referrals each year and now receives over 2500 referrals per year. The service aims to offer a holistic assessment and treatment service to children and young people with complex, severe or persistent emotional, behavioural or developmental problems, to support their families and to consult to community professionals.
Newham CAMHS, in line with other ELFT CAMHS, comprises several multidisciplinary teams based upon care pathways including:
Front Door Team - Triage and Brief TreatmentsNeurodevelopmental Team - ADHD & Learning Disability Team2 Emotional & Behavioural Teams including the under 5's pathway and parent infant psychotherapyAdolescent Mental Health TeamPaediatric Liaison TeamWell Being in Newham Schools (WINS - formerly known as MHST)
Each team or pathway is supported by one or more Clinical Team Leaders, who provide senior clinical leadership and direction to the work of the whole team. The Clinical Team Leaders also provide representation for the team or pathway within the local Senior Management Group.
Main duties of the job
The consultant will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service. Subject to the provisions of terms and conditions of service, the post holder will be expected to observe the agreed policies of the East London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters.
Management duties include:
o Providing Senior Leadership.o Contributing to the planning and on-going development of community services.o In partnership with colleagues, developing common clinical policies and guidelines for the teams.o Working alongside the Service coordinator to identify areas of unmet need.o Collaborating with the Associate Clinical Director and Service Manager in the development of community based services in line with commissioning requirements and service development plan.o Active involvement in the Healthcare Governance programme for East London Foundation NHS Trust.o With the other child and adolescent psychiatric consultants, participating in the planning, distribution and allocation of clinical, administrative, professional and managerial tasks.o Attending and participating in regular meetings as described in the job plan.o Recording of clinical activity and prompt submission of returns in line with service requirements.o Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous medical notes in line with the Trust's record keeping policy.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description for this role.
Which includes the details of the main job roles and clinical responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the full job description for this role.
Which includes the details of the main job roles and clinical responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oMRCPsych parts 1&2 or equivalent oEligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months) oHigher academic degree
Desirable
- oSection 12 approved and Approved
Experience
Essential
- oPossesses an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills. oExperience of assessment and management of CYP with complex mental health disorders
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oConcerned to maintain and develop this knowledge oDisplays sound professional judgement oExercises sound clinical risk management oSees patients within a holistic context oCreative in the design and implementation of treatment programmes oAppreciation and understanding of transcultural and gender issues in psychiatry
- oShows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based practice oAble to balance competing demands and prioritise
Desirable
- oHigher training in a specific psychotherapeutic treatment or modality eg. Family Therapy, CBT, individual or group psychotherapy.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oStrong leadership and co-ordination skills with ability to direct and organise teams oExcellent communication skills with a range of different people oAbility to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues and other professionals oAbility to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to constant change and new demands oShows enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, colleagues and the organisation
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching in small groups and lecturing
- oCommitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, academic and clinical
Desirable
- oFamiliarity with problem based learning approaches
Management/Audit
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and organised approach to audit and quality assurance
- oAbility to operate effectively in a committee
Desirable
- oTraining in management skills oExperience of management of a clinical area oExperience of service development
Research
Desirable
- oExperience in a research project oPublication accepted by peer review journals in a relevant academic field
Travel Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel to other venues in the community including patients' homes
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oMeets professional health requirements oAdherence to the highest ethical and professional standards
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- oFull GMC registration oMRCPsych parts 1&2 or equivalent oEligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months) oHigher academic degree
Desirable
- oSection 12 approved and Approved
Experience
Essential
- oPossesses an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills. oExperience of assessment and management of CYP with complex mental health disorders
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oConcerned to maintain and develop this knowledge oDisplays sound professional judgement oExercises sound clinical risk management oSees patients within a holistic context oCreative in the design and implementation of treatment programmes oAppreciation and understanding of transcultural and gender issues in psychiatry
- oShows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based practice oAble to balance competing demands and prioritise
Desirable
- oHigher training in a specific psychotherapeutic treatment or modality eg. Family Therapy, CBT, individual or group psychotherapy.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential
- oStrong leadership and co-ordination skills with ability to direct and organise teams oExcellent communication skills with a range of different people oAbility to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues and other professionals oAbility to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to constant change and new demands oShows enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, colleagues and the organisation
Teaching
Essential
- oExperience of teaching in small groups and lecturing
- oCommitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, academic and clinical
Desirable
- oFamiliarity with problem based learning approaches
Management/Audit
Essential
- oEnthusiastic and organised approach to audit and quality assurance
- oAbility to operate effectively in a committee
Desirable
- oTraining in management skills oExperience of management of a clinical area oExperience of service development
Research
Desirable
- oExperience in a research project oPublication accepted by peer review journals in a relevant academic field
Travel Requirements
Essential
- oAbility to travel to other venues in the community including patients' homes
Desirable
Other
Essential
- oMeets professional health requirements oAdherence to the highest ethical and professional standards
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).
