Specialist Dr in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Poole CAMHS
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Are you a Specialist Doctor who is enthusiastic and committed? We have an opportunity to recruit a Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work 8 PA per week in Poole CAMHS based in Shaftesbury Road.
As a Specialist Doctor you will lead a multidisciplinary team, alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Service Manager and a Team Leader. The 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.
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. You will take part in case conferences and reviews as required by the clients' clinical needs and the Trusts operational policies. As a senior professional, your role will naturally include activities supporting both direct clinical contacts, and service delivery.
It is essential that you will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction!
Main duties of the job
Everyday you'll have the opportunity to make a long-lasting difference and the privilege of working with young people in the local community. You'll encounter stimulating challenges and endless rewards; opportunities to create change and transform lives; teams fuelled by collaboration; and a culture that fosters innovation and values a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Alongside our great career development and commitment to flexible working, we can offer:
Relocation:we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to our beautiful county
Recruitment and Retention:apayment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
We welcome discussions or informal visits to meet the team and see what the role entails. We are committed to enabling flexible or part time working and also welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you. If you are interested, please email Dr Anu Devanga, CAMHS Lead Consultant - anu.devanga@nhs.net to arrange.
About us
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.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
* General medical qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Clinical Skills
* High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
* Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
* Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
* Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Teamwork
* Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
* Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
Clinical Governance
* Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
* Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation.
Management Skills
* Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
* Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning
* Knowledge of the stress/stressors involved in being a specialist doctor and how to manage these appropriately and understand the importance of seeking support at the right time.
Working with Patients and Carers
* Demonstrate a good understanding of how to work in partnership with patients and carers.
Experience
* Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
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.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
£96,990 to £107,155 a yearpa pro rata for Part time
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