Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

The closing date is 27 October 2024

Job summary

Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Children in Care 4PAs

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, 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.

The location

Based at Evergreen House, Exeter but can be negotiated to candidates preference

This is a great opportunity for a doctor who wishes to take the next step in their career. We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking, willing to develop and take a leading clinical role in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

Devon CAMHS has recently undergone service transformation with the development of six pathways. Working with young people with

Mood and relational difficulties

Crisis or risk presentations

Eating Disorders

Neurodiversity

Learning disability

Children in care

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.

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0824

Job locations

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU


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

Values

Essential

  • A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
  • A commitment to continuing professional development.
  • A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
  • A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Desirable

  • A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

  • Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

  • Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
  • A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Management

Essential

  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
  • Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

  • Management training / experience.
  • Experience of involvement in service development.

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

  • Evidence of additional teaching skills.
  • Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
  • Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
  • To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
  • Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy
  • CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
  • Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
  • Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics
Person Specification

Values

Essential

  • A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
  • A commitment to continuing professional development.
  • A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
  • A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Desirable

  • A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Research

Essential

  • Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

  • Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

  • Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
  • A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Management

Essential

  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
  • Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

  • Management training / experience.
  • Experience of involvement in service development.

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

  • Evidence of additional teaching skills.
  • Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
  • Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
  • To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
  • Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy
  • CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
  • Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
  • Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Medical HR Administrator

Christie Madge

christie.madge@nhs.net

Date posted

14 October 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£99,532 to £131,964 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0824

Job locations

Evergreen

Victoria Park Road

Exeter

EX2 4NU


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