The Adult ADHD team are a dynamic forward thinking service who provides medication and non-medication treatment for Adult ADHD.
The service has close links with the autism assessment service, Bristol University and we support the MSc Neuropsychology course with teaching slots, placements and opportunities for dissertation projects.
We are actively involved in research in the field of Adult ADHD and currently are an approved site for a national ADHD medication trial, supported by our R& D department.
The existing Consultant Psychiatrist is the lead clinician for the UK Adult ADHD Network (UKAAN) in the South-West and Bristol is the UKAAN hub for the South-West.
We are seeking an additional Consultant Psychiatrist, to work alongside the consultant already in post.
This post was developed in recognition of the increasing demand on the senior medical role, in a clinical and service development capacity.
Main duties of the job
The Consultant will deliver direct interventions to service users. This will include on-going assessment, diagnoses (including review and clarification) and treatment of mental and physical health needs, in liaison with primary care.
1. The psychiatric assessment and management of patients referred to the Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder [ADHD] Clinic.
2. Support and work cooperatively with other ADHD team members to deliver effective multi-disciplinary assessment and interventions for adults with ADHD.
3. To provide advice to members of the Multi-Disciplinary Team with regular attendance at the Team MDT meetings.
4. Psychiatric Advice to GPs regarding Adults with ADHD referred to the service, and as part of shared care and the Local Enhanced Service.
5. Psychiatric Advice to CMHT's and other Psychiatric Services regarding Adults with ADHD.
6. Supervision and training of medical trainees attached to the service.
7. Actively participate in service development and quality improvement projects.
8. The post holder should possess Section 12 approval for Mental Health Act work.
9. Agree to reasonable provision of cover for Consultant colleagues' periods of leave in consultation with the Medical Director.
10. To work jointly with the Clinical Leadership Structure, CTM, Operational Manager and Head of Operations across the neuro-developmental service.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B& NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
* Relevant Higher Degree e.g MD,PHD,Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
* MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Eligibility
Essential
* 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 of gaining CCT
* Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Desirable
* CCT in General Adult Psychiatry
Experience
Essential
* Experience of assessing and treating patients in a community setting.
Personal Skills
Essential
* To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
* Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
* Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
Clinical Skills
Essential
* Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in Adults of working age and to deal with crisis situations.
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
Teaching
Essential
* Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
* Understand principles of teaching.
Research and Audit
Essential
* Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
* Experience of carrying out an audit project.
Management
Essential
* Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
Other
Essential
* Independently mobile and willing to travel
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Petherton Resource Centre
Hengrove
Bristol
BS14 9BP
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