This exciting appointment is for a newly developed Consultant Psychiatrist (10 PAs) post working within our CAMHS Learning Disability Service. The post-holder will provide a consistent and child-centred provision into the CAMHS Learning Disability Service.
The post is substantive with 10 PAs per week being offered. The service operates Monday to Friday, with working hours primarily between 9 am and 5 pm. There is no on-call rota associated with this post.
The CAMHS LD service is a friendly, multi-disciplinary team that includes specialist CAMHS clinicians, psychologists, and medical colleagues.
This post has been deemed by the Trust as eligible for relocation expenses which will be applicable for suitable successful candidate(s). Please see attached policy for more information.
Main duties of the job
This post will be a great match for someone:
1. With a consistent, child-centred approach to their practice.
2. Who enjoys and wishes to pursue an approach that may include helping young people and their families when they have become stuck in patterns of interacting that is causing the family, including the young person, distress.
3. Who is passionate about supporting families to explore the reason for a young person's behaviour or emotional difficulties, including communication difficulties, autism, sleep problems, sensory issues, family or relationship difficulties, and stressful life events.
4. Who is keen to help young people to develop a better understanding of their own emotions and behaviours, where appropriate, and is skilled at adapting their approach to meet individual needs.
5. Who prioritises delivering a quality clinical service and strategic development within the service, in collaboration with key team members and wider Trust priorities.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive, offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer
* 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
* Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
* Flexible and agile working opportunities
* Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
* Wide range of supportive staff networks
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Additional criteria
Essential
* Able to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Experience
Essential
* Excellent clinical skills using a 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
* Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant
* Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
* Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
* Ability to manage, improve or support the clinical operations of the service.
* Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
* Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
* Ability to work independently, methodically, and safely.
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Employer details
Employer name
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Address
2 Kings Court
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1JR
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