Job summary
This is a Part time 4 sessions Substantive Specialty Grade post in the Generic CAMHS in Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. You will be joining Colleagues in a well-established and innovative Directorate, with supportive colleagues and a culture where development and progression is embedded. The Postholder will be managerially responsible to the Consultant of the team. The Postholder will be required to liaise with Clinicians and partner agencies including Paediatrics, Education and Children Services as and when necessary. Further the Postholder will be expected work at other UHB Sites if required.
English and/or Welsh speakers are both equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Management of patients in the Community as part of the Multidisciplinary Team and occasionally if admitted to the Paediatric Wards within the Directorate.
The Generic post will be based in Tonteg Hospital.
Implementation of the Mental Health Act and associated duties when AC/section 12 approved.
Liaison and collaboration with colleagues within the team, the Directorate and beyond - including other organisations, Local Authorities and the third sector.
Contributing clinically to team meetings.
The assessment and management of cases, providing leadership and specialist advice to colleagues across the team.
Providing guidance and advise on new referrals and sign posting to most appropriate person to undertake initial assessment.
Becoming a Care Coordinator for Part 2 cases when appropriate.
Assessment, diagnosis and formulation of management plans for patients
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description and Person Specification is available. For further details please contact: Dr Cara Maiden, Clinical Director.
Cara.Maiden@wales.nhs.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Description and Person Specification is available. For further details please contact: Dr Cara Maiden, Clinical Director.
Cara.Maiden@wales.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Training
Essential
- MB, BS or recognised equivalent. GMC Full Registration / Licence to Practice. Section 12/Approved Clinician Status or willingness to undertake training / approval process Shall have completed at least three years in training working specifically with Young people in Paediatrics or CAMHS and have developed specific competencies in CAMHS
Desirable
- On the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or be within 6 months of the anticipated CCT (CP) / CESR date Willing to work towards CESR if no CCT/CESR Date Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, management or leadership Other Additional Qualifications In Good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions of practice
Knowledge, Personal Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Knowledge in Speciality Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Excellent clinical skills using bio- psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Effective communication skills - verbal and written. Up to date with current practices in child and adolescent psychiatry. Able to meet duties under the Mental health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Previous Experience working in CAMHS at a senior level Previous Consultant in CAMHS experience Wide experience and skill of therapeutic work with children young people and their families Evidence of working flexibly with team members and with young people, and providing appointments in a range of community settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a CAMHS setting and/or Paediatrics Prescribing for Young people under CAMHS Able to manage complexity and Uncertainty
Desirable
- Inpatient Experience Experience in the use of the MHAct/MCA/ Children's Act Able to plan and deliver Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to speciality Experienced Clinical Research and or service evaluation
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Motivated, efficient, able to relate to patients, relatives, staff and medical colleagues. Genuine commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- To have the ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post. Car owner/driver Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Research/Academic interests in areas of special expertise
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications, Training
Essential
- MB, BS or recognised equivalent. GMC Full Registration / Licence to Practice. Section 12/Approved Clinician Status or willingness to undertake training / approval process Shall have completed at least three years in training working specifically with Young people in Paediatrics or CAMHS and have developed specific competencies in CAMHS
Desirable
- On the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or be within 6 months of the anticipated CCT (CP) / CESR date Willing to work towards CESR if no CCT/CESR Date Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research, management or leadership Other Additional Qualifications In Good standing with the GMC with respect to warning and conditions of practice
Knowledge, Personal Skills, Abilities
Essential
- Excellent Knowledge in Speciality Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty Excellent clinical skills using bio- psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Effective communication skills - verbal and written. Up to date with current practices in child and adolescent psychiatry. Able to meet duties under the Mental health Act and Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
- Previous Experience working in CAMHS at a senior level Previous Consultant in CAMHS experience Wide experience and skill of therapeutic work with children young people and their families Evidence of working flexibly with team members and with young people, and providing appointments in a range of community settings
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working within a CAMHS setting and/or Paediatrics Prescribing for Young people under CAMHS Able to manage complexity and Uncertainty
Desirable
- Inpatient Experience Experience in the use of the MHAct/MCA/ Children's Act Able to plan and deliver Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to speciality Experienced Clinical Research and or service evaluation
Personality requirements to include attitudes and personal disposition
Essential
- Motivated, efficient, able to relate to patients, relatives, staff and medical colleagues. Genuine commitment to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
Other
Essential
- To have the ability to carry out the full range of duties of the post. Car owner/driver Flexible to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
- Research/Academic interests in areas of special expertise
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).
