Job Title: Consultant Community CAMHS
Location: Covering multiple Southern Health NHS Health Trust sites
Contract Type: Temporary, Ad-hoc Shifts
Salary: Competitive hourly rates (dependent on experience)
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Consultant to join our Community CAMHS team, playing a key role in transforming the lives of children and adolescents with mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Leadership:
Lead and deliver high-quality assessments, diagnosis, and management plans for children and adolescents with complex mental health conditions.
Supervise and guide multidisciplinary teams, ensuring cohesive and effective care delivery.
Direct Patient Care:
Provide clinical expertise in a community setting, including outpatient clinics, schools, and family support environments.
Manage a caseload of patients, ensuring timely interventions and continuity of care.
Collaboration and Advocacy:
Work closely with families, carers, schools, and social services to develop integrated care plans tailored to each child's unique needs.
Advocate for young people, promoting mental health awareness and reducing stigma.
Training and Development:
Mentor junior medical staff, trainees, and other members of the CAMHS team.
Participate in teaching and training programs for healthcare professionals and external partners.
Quality Improvement and Research:
Contribute to clinical audits, service development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Engage in research activities to advance the field of child and adolescent mental health.Qualifications and Skills:
Medical degree with full registration with [relevant medical board].
Specialist qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (e.g., CCT or equivalent).
Proven experience in CAMHS, particularly in a community setting.
Strong leadership and team-working abilities, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care and the principles of equality and diversity.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant mental health legislation.Disclaimer: By applying for this role, you give consent for your information to be forwarded to our Client(s) and information of which may be retained within our databases therefore also agreeing to be represented by i-jobs with respect of the vacancy you're applying