Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth/Portland
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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 Medical Director /Deputy Medical Director.
It is essential that you will be expected to 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
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.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
152-ME47.24
Job locations
Weymouth Community Hospital
Melcombe Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7TB
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.
* MRCPsych or recognised equivalent, e.g. membership of a psychiatry college in another country.
* Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
* Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
* Excellent knowledge in specialty.
* Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
* Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
* Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Dorset HealthCare Values
* Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care.
* Able to manage priorities.
Leadership Skills
* Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
* Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
Clinical Governance
* An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
* Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.
Supervision of Junior medical Staff
* Knowledge of requirements for supervision and appraisal of junior medical staff.
Research and Audit
* Experience of carrying out an audit project.
* Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Weymouth Community Hospital
Melcombe Avenue
Weymouth
DT4 7TB
Employer's website
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