Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a well established and
experienced Rapid Response CAMHS team
in Berkshire.
Due to vacancies created by new service developments and staff
changing roles we have a total of 10PAs available within the Team (based at
Reading).
The role is mainly based at 25 Erleigh
Road, in close proximity to Royal Berkshire Hopsital and easy access to the Town Centre. There
will be travel required between CAMHS sites and to the other Hopsital in the
locality, Wexham Park Hospital for meetings and assessments.
About the service
Berkshire Healthcare CAMHS provides a pathway model of care
with locality-based specialist community teams working alongside county-wide
specialist care pathway teams including a CBT pathway for anxiety & mood
disorders, neurodevelopmental services, EIP and CAMHS Eating disorders. This
role is based in one of these county-wide teams the Rapid Response team,
which supports crisis presentations for the under 18 year olds.
The Consultant will
be based at 25 Erleigh Road in Reading and covers the two main hospital
locations Royal Berkshire and Wexham Park Hospital. The consultant will be
primarily responsible for the provision of psychiatric services to children
and young people presenting in crisis..
Main duties of the job
The Berkshire Rapid Response Team and Intensive Treatment team
are a cohesive multi-disciplinary team of professionals including Psychiatry,
Psychologists, Family Therapist, Mental Health Practitioners (including
Advanced and Senior roles) with professional backgrounds in Mental Health
Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Social Work. These roles are supported by
an admin team who effectively support the administrative functions of our
services. Our staff are our greatest asset and we value our Consultant
Psychiatry colleagues, working closely with them with appreciation of their
expert skills and thoughtful reflection around young people and their
families. The Trust aims to provide a supportive and Quality Improvement led
environment and Clinicians like
working in West Berkshire and tend to stay due to the positive team culture.
This role comprises 10PA sessions as part of a 22PA total of
Psychiatry provision. The Main Duties for this role is to provide Consultant
Psychiatry Leadership and Medical Input to the Team, Monday -Friday
(approximate core hours are 9-5).
Please see the attached Consultant job
description together with the person specification for more details.
About us
It is
no secret that we have an outstanding rating from the CQC, our staff survey
results are one of the best in the country, that we are leaders in digital
maturity and that we have a mature Quality Improvement approach to innovation
and development.
What
else we can offer you? Besides all of this is the chance to have time to pursue
your own interests, so if they lie in R&D, QI, or management &
leadership well support you.
In
2021 Berkshire Healthcare was 4th out of the 48 community and mental
health trusts for the number of research projects we recruited to, and have
refreshed our research strategy and are looking for enthusiastic colleagues to
develop and implement our research programme.
QI,
the Trust is very active in terms of quality improvement, including the
opportunity to gain fully accredited QI qualifications.
If
you wish to play a pivotal role in leading and developing the service, the
opportunities are there. Equally if you wish to develop in this area, we are
happy to support and nurture your talent to allow you to take on such roles in
the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Consultant job
description together with the person specification for this role.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and
care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other
questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alun Lewis on 07815485269 or email: alun.lewis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome
applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected
characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants
where required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Consultant job
description together with the person specification for this role.
If youre someone who shares our passion for excellence and
care, join us and lets be outstanding together.
We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other
questions you may have. Please dont hesitate to call: Alun Lewis on 07815485269 or email: alun.lewis@berkshire.nhs.uk wholl be delighted to help.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome
applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected
characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants
where required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Experience in management of children and young people with complex mental health needs spanning multiple agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty.
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
- Experience in management of children and young people with complex mental health needs spanning multiple agencies
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications.
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).
