Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth/Portland (Consultant) - Adult Psychiatrist with experience in Adolescents and Neurodiversity - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust – Weymouth, Dorset
We are looking for a Consultant who has a passion for working in Psychiatry to join our Weymouth and Portland CAMHS team.
As a Consultant, you will provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, alongside a clinical service manager, team leads, and consultant colleagues. Medical leadership is valued within the team and there is recognition that effective leadership improves all aspects of a service. Clinical aspects of the post arise from an overall role to lead the team in the provision of effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years. The role includes a focus on supporting improvements in the process of transition to the adult mental health services as and when appropriate. All referrals to community CAMHS are screened and assessed by the Gateway team before being passed on to Specialist CAMHS if appropriate.
As a senior professional, your role will naturally include activities supporting both direct clinical contacts and service delivery. You will be expected to take part in the On-call rota unless an exemption is made following discussion with the Medical Director /Deputy Medical Director.
It is essential that you maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.
You will be expected to work as part of an outreach-focused multi-disciplinary mental health team and work jointly and flexibly with colleagues from Social Services, Education, and health colleagues in other Trusts.
We will accept less than full-time applicants of up to 30 hours.
At Dorset HealthCare, we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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