A Vacancy at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you a Specialist Doctor with passion and experience working within Psychiatry? We have an opportunity to recruit a Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work in Bournemouth CAMHS, based in Shelley Clinic.
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.
As a Specialist Doctor 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.
We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.
We offer a recruitment and retention payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction!
CAMHS in Dorset HealthCare University Foundation Trust has a positive relationship with the Dorset Integrated Care Services/Board (NHS Dorset) and both Local Authorities, Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole Council. These relationships support strong clinical engagement in developing and delivering the CAMHS Transformation Plan, in keeping with the National Government’s Future in Mind and NHS Long term Plan. Six clinically led work streams lead implementation of the Transformation Plan and you will be expected to join one or more of these work streams.
We are looking to a recruit an enthusiastic and conscientious professional who is dedicated to providing the best care for our service users and have values (compassion, excellence and expertise) and a vision (Better Every Day) that resonates with that of the Trust.
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.
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.
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.
This advert closes on Monday 31 Mar 2025