Job summary
Applications are invited for a 6PA Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Psychiatry to work within our Child and Adolescent Learning Disability Services (CALDS and CISS).
Following the repatriation of our LD CAMHS provision, and in line with developments across the Directorate we are expanding our CALD Service with the addition of a number of new roles. CALDS works closely with our Community Paediatric team to ensure that the health needs of our CYP with Learning Disability are met through supported access to appropriate healthcare, health surveillance and support. This role will provide leadership, consultation, assessment and co-management of those with LD and significant mental health difficulties. The successful candidate will work closely with two lead Psychologists; Dr Collins and Dr Karger, to provide direction to the redevelopment of this offer.
The CALDS and CISS teams sit within the Complex Needs and Disabilities Care Group with close links to the Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health Care Group. The Directorate has an established commitment to staff development and support to ensure provision of quality intervention and care to children, young people & families to which we aspire. C&V UHB is recognised as a teaching centre of excellence in a range of clinical services. Academic interest will be encouraged; research and teaching in collaboration with Cardiff University's School of Medicine will be expected.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
- Provide medical psychiatric assessment and intervention to patients within Complex Needs and Disability (CN&D) care group. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the Child and Adolescent Learning Disability service.
- Provide joint clinics with paediatric consultant colleagues in the complex care group for patients with learning disability and complex mental health needs.
- Provide medical psychiatric consultation and advice to colleagues in CN&D and EM&H Care group.
- Provide, with Consultant colleagues a service in the speciality to hospitals so designated.
- Have responsibility for the care of patients in your charge in liaison with Consultant colleagues.
- Be responsible for the professional supervision/management, of junior medical/dental staff.
- Participate in and contribute to Clinical Audits
Teaching
- Be responsible for carrying out teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required.
Research
- Personal clinical research will be encouraged in addition to participating in current programmes.
Management
- Co-operate with local management in the efficient running of services and expect to share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management within your supporting professional activities.
- Ensure that arrangements are in place for adequate staff to be available in relation to the treatment and care of patients.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well",and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population's health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
- Travel to other locations to fulfil requirements of the job plan
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in a recognised training scheme
- On Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
Desirable
- Additional experience or interest in speciality area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within an holistic context
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based practice
- Able to balance different professional perspectives in service decision making
- Strong consultation skills
- Possess an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills
- Knowledge of Child Protection, safeguarding a, Mental Health Act and Capacity Act
Desirable
- Ability to find creative solutions to problems
- Demonstrate additional abilities in one or more areas of speciality
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research
Essential
- Willingness to undertake research (quantitative or qualitative)
- Ability to critically evaluate published research evidence to inform clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and junior doctors / dentists
- Familiarity with problem based learning approaches
- Commitment to teaching students and colleagues of all disciplines
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
- Masters degree/equivalent level teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Ability to operate effectively in meetings and committees
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Previous management experience of Service Development
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC / GDC registration with a licence to practise
- On Specialist Register for specialty / Specialty Registrar with CCT / CESR (Combined Programme) due within 6 months of interview date
Other requirements
Essential
- Satisfactory immigration / right to work status
- Satisfactory Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure (DBS) check or equivalent
- Travel to other locations to fulfil requirements of the job plan
Experience
Essential
- At least 3 years Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in a recognised training scheme
- On Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or with CCT / CESR(CP) due within six months of interview date
Desirable
- Additional experience or interest in speciality area
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of effective team and multidisciplinary working
- Effective and demonstrable communication skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues
- Effective IT (computer) skills
- Self-motivated and flexible approach to work
- Values aligned to those of the Health Board
- Displays sound professional judgement
- Exercises sound clinical risk management
- Sees patients within an holistic context
- Shows an approach based on critical enquiry and evidence based practice
- Able to balance different professional perspectives in service decision making
- Strong consultation skills
- Possess an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills
- Knowledge of Child Protection, safeguarding a, Mental Health Act and Capacity Act
Desirable
- Ability to find creative solutions to problems
- Demonstrate additional abilities in one or more areas of speciality
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Evidence of participation in clinical audit and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice
- Understanding of clinical risk management and clinical governance
- Evidence of proactive engagement with appraisal and revalidation
Research
Essential
- Willingness to undertake research (quantitative or qualitative)
- Ability to critically evaluate published research evidence to inform clinical practice
Desirable
- Evidence of active research interests
Teaching
Essential
- Evidence of teaching medical / dental students and junior doctors / dentists
- Familiarity with problem based learning approaches
- Commitment to teaching students and colleagues of all disciplines
Desirable
- Organisation of (undergraduate and / or postgraduate) teaching programmes
- Masters degree/equivalent level teaching qualification
Management
Essential
- Commitment to participating in and understanding of the management process
- Evidence of effective leadership skills
- Ability to operate effectively in meetings and committees
Desirable
- Evidence of management training
- Previous management experience of Service Development
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).
