Job summary
Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's most
respected mental health and learning disability trusts? Would you like to be
part of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives to
enjoy a better future? Do you wish to develop your leadership skills in a
supportive environment, enjoy working collaboratively with others and use your
initiative and creativity to bring about change? If so, this could be the
perfect career opportunity for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant
multidisciplinary team based at Evergreen House Exeter.This post will be based in Exeter CAMHS, with additional
sessions in North Devon, working with many consultants across a number of
pathways. Therell be opportunities for the candidate to develop / pursue their
special interest, and provide medical leadership in an area of expertise, e.g.
Eating Disorders, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Developmental Trauma etc.
Develop your special
interest and psychiatry practice while having the best of what Devon offers. We
welcome candidates wishing to work less than full time.
Main duties of the job
We are looking
for highly motivated and committed individuals, who can help us make a real
difference in the lives of young people and their families, who can be part of
a team and who can bring enthusiasm and developments into clinical practice. As aTrust, we are fully signed up to the SAS Charter.
Candidates will be joining a CQC rated Good service, with
a strong and established workforce of 15 Child Psychiatrists in Devon and
Torbay. The service is particularly interested in modelling the job in line
with the successful candidates special interest and working preference. Devon
CAMHS is part of a wider Integrated service within Children and Family Health
Devon, delivering a range of health, social and education services for children
and young people. We are a large and progressive CAMH service which values
diversity. We are committed to continual service improvement, participation and
the use of routine outcome measures to inform our practice. The service model
aims to actively promote prevention, early intervention and opportunities for
children, young people and their families to build resilience and to stay well,
whilst also providing evidence based, outcomes focussed interventions to enable
children to recover, to maintain their best quality of life and to reach their
potential.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job
Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide
further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job
Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide
further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.
Clinical Knowledge/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
Desirable
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Personal Skills/CPD
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
- Meets professional health requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training, or
- Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO / CT level or above of working in the field of Child Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent.
- GMC registration.
Desirable
- Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
- Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.
Clinical Knowledge/Clinical Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
- Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
- Ability to manage crises and act independently.
- Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
- Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
Desirable
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Personal Skills/CPD
Essential
- Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
- Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
- Punctuality/good time management.
- Honesty and integrity.
- Well organised.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
- Meets professional health requirements.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training, or
- Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO / CT level or above of working in the field of Child Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
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).
