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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Westminster (20K RRP)
YC72
Main area CAMHS Psychiatrist Grade YC72 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week Job ref 333-G-CA-W-0001-C
Site Westminster CAMHS Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 London Weighting of £2,162 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/03/2025 12:00
Job overview
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (20K RRP)
Permanent, Part-Time (8PAs)
A rare and attractive opportunity has arisen in Westminster CAMHS, for 8PAs substantive Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in Westminster CAMH Service, specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. There may be fixed term opportunities to increase to 10PAs.
Westminster CAMHS’s vision is to be an outstanding and caring multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient participation.
This post attracts a Golden Hello of 20K payable in two instalments (subject to eligibility, taxable and non pensionable), Relocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility), a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension for a scheme and a range of staff discounts including discount on the purchase and the lease of new cars.
Main duties of the job
* To provide leadership to the Westminster neurodevelopmental/learning disability pathway and direct clinical input to young people and families, especially those whose mental health needs are particularly complex.
* To support the other members of the MDT in relation to clinical management of complex cases.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To provide psychiatric leadership to the ND/LD Team.
* To provide clinical input to the ND/LD including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments.
* Supporting the ND Team MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model.
* Providing psychiatric consultation to the ND Team MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated.
* Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated.
* Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
* Section 12 MHA Approved.
* Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
* Primary medical degree.
* On the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date).
* An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and adolescents.
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date).
* Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training.
Experience, Skills and Abilities
* Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality.
* Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement.
* Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines.
* Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.
* Management Training.
* Experience of Research.
* Experience in Paediatrics.
* Publication in peer-reviewed journal.
Personal Skills & Qualities
* Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people.
* Demonstrable leadership skills.
* Experience of team working.
* Sound organisational skills.
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment.
* Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
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You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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