Specialist Dr in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth/Portland (Specialist Dr) - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust – Weymouth, Dorset
The Weymouth and Portland CAMHS team are looking for a Specialist Doctor to join their team.
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 also be expected to work with colleagues in Weymouth, Portland and West Dorset core CAMHS to cover emergency work and to keep waiting lists within the Trust agreed limits. 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 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 comply with continuing professional development and revalidation requirements set by the GMC and the Royal College of Psychiatrists and remain in good standing for CPD with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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.
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.
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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