Job summary
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRISTS IN EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (EWMHS)
North East London NHS Foundation TrustWould you like to be at the forefront of exciting developments within children and young people's services? Do you have a passion for helping young people struggling with mental health problems? Then, come and work for NELFT's new Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (EWMHS), and be part of one of the UK's most innovative healthcare services.
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to work closely with another Consultant and Specialty doctor in the Harlow team and covering area in Harlow and & Saffron Walden. The consultant post is based at Harlow . The post has received approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post attracts relevant Direct Clinical Care and Supporting professional activities and offers excellent CPD and study leave arrangements as well as good research and service development and leadership opportunities.
Main duties of the job
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRISTS IN EMOTIONAL WELLBEING AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (EWMHS)
Would you like to be at the forefront of exciting developments within children and young people's services? Do you have a passion for helping young people struggling with mental health problems? Then, come and work for NELFT's new Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Service (EWMHS), and be part of one of the UK's most innovative healthcare services.
NELFT is an experienced provider of mental health and community services for people of all ages across the four London boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. We also provide children's mental health services across Essex. NELFT is at the forefront of being progressive with cutting edge, award winning expertise. You can find out more about us by visiting the NELFT website. About NELFT's new EWMHS NELFT's EWMHS is for anyone aged between 0-18, with emotional and mental health problems, living in the Southend, Essex and Thurrock. The service is also for young people with special educational needs (SEN) up to the age of 25. The CAMHS Tier II and Tier III services no longer exist, replaced with an integrated EWMHS.
The post holder will have Full GMC Registration, License to practise in the UK, MRCPsych and a CCT in Child and adolescent psychiatry or will be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT. Section 12 approval or eligibility for it and Approved Clinician status or eligibility for it is essential.
About us
Applications are invited for a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to work closely with another Consultant and Specialty doctor in the Harlow & saffron walden team. The consultant post is based at Harlow. The post has received approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. The post holder will have Full GMC Registration, License to practise in the UK, MRCPsych and a CCT in Child and adolescent psychiatry or will be within 6 months of obtaining the CCT. Section 12 approval or eligibility for it and Approved Clinician status or eligibility for it is essential.
The Trust has excellent relationships with all stakeholders. The trust also has robust governance structures. We offer a range of NHS benefits including flexible working, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Childcare voucher scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidates who are committed to working in a multidisciplinary setting. The post attracts relevant Direct Clinical Care and Supporting professional activities and offers excellent CPD and study leave arrangements as well as good research and service development and leadership opportunities. The Trust has excellent relationships with all stakeholders. The trust also has robust governance structures. We offer a range of NHS benefits including flexible working, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Childcare voucher scheme.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for enthusiastic and flexible candidates who are committed to working in a multidisciplinary setting. The post attracts relevant Direct Clinical Care and Supporting professional activities and offers excellent CPD and study leave arrangements as well as good research and service development and leadership opportunities. The Trust has excellent relationships with all stakeholders. The trust also has robust governance structures. We offer a range of NHS benefits including flexible working, the NHS Pension Scheme and the Childcare voucher scheme.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Approved Clinician Status. Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- Masters or Doctorate degree
- A management qualification
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- Experience in strategic development
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in recognised training scheme in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Post Membership Accreditation in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Mastery in the management of a broad range of general mental disorders in children and young people
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds
- Working with interpreters and translation services
- A "special interest"
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary team work; collaborative work with other agencies.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches
Desirable
- See JDClear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Other Specialist experience/training, e.g. Family Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Forensic Psychiatry.
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of child and adolescent mental disorders and evidence based management interventions
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- An understanding of Leadership and evidence of how this has been put into practice
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
Essential
- Interested in involvement in service development.
Desirable
- Experience in service development.
- An understanding of finance flow within the NHS
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in training and development of junior doctors and other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience and interest in multidisciplinary professional development and training.
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in Teaching
- Involvement in Research
- Commitment to Audit and QI
- A willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Experience in research
- A mental health publication
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- See JDEnthusiasm, Probity, Industriousness, Flexibility, ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
Desirable
See JD
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Approved Clinician Status. Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining a CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Section 12 Approved or eligibility for it.
Desirable
- Masters or Doctorate degree
- A management qualification
- ECDL or equivalent qualification
- Experience in strategic development
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in recognised training scheme in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Post Membership Accreditation in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Mastery in the management of a broad range of general mental disorders in children and young people
Desirable
- Experience in managing patients from different cultural backgrounds
- Working with interpreters and translation services
- A "special interest"
CLINICAL SKILLS
Essential
- Experience of and commitment to multi-disciplinary team work; collaborative work with other agencies.
- Excellent clinical skills.
- Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
- Ability to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team and to function as an active member of the multi-disciplinary team
- Familiarity with a wide range of theoretical and clinical approaches
Desirable
- See JDClear thoughts on how to involve service users in service development and to provide a service which is experienced as being "service-user friendly"
- Other Specialist experience/training, e.g. Family Therapy, Learning Disabilities, Forensic Psychiatry.
- Practical experience in a short term psychological therapy
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Extensive knowledge of the biological, psychological and social determinants of child and adolescent mental disorders and evidence based management interventions
- Up to date knowledge of recent DH documentation and NICE Guidelines
- An understanding of Leadership and evidence of how this has been put into practice
Desirable
- Evidence of management skills
ORGANISATION AND PLANNING
Essential
- Interested in involvement in service development.
Desirable
- Experience in service development.
- An understanding of finance flow within the NHS
TEACHING SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in training and development of junior doctors and other professional groups
Desirable
- Experience and interest in multidisciplinary professional development and training.
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Essential
- Experience in Teaching
- Involvement in Research
- Commitment to Audit and QI
- A willingness to participate in research
Desirable
- Experience in research
- A mental health publication
PERSONAL SKILLS
Essential
- See JDEnthusiasm, Probity, Industriousness, Flexibility, ability to cope under pressure
Desirable
OTHER
Essential
Desirable
See JD
Essential
Desirable
Additional information
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).
