Major duties and responsibilities include: Providing mental health care to UHS paediatric patients through expert assessment, formulation, diagnosis, case planning and appropriate treatment. This includes playing a key role in the eating disorders team. Providing consultation and education to trust staff and other service providers. Collaborating constructively with patients, carers/families, other trust staff and external service providers. Ensuring clinical practice meets best practice standards and is informed by the extant evidence base. Contributing to the ongoing improvement of the service through active involvement in research, professional education and staff development activities. Adhering to and complying with all relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act 1983, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Children Act 1989. Assisting in developing and implementing clinical pathways, protocols and policies. Assisting in resolving patient and relative complaints. Participating in undergraduate and postgraduate education. Providing directions, supervision and training to junior medical staff. Supporting the efficient utilisation of resources, including beds. We are looking for a versatile and enthusiastic individual with: Higher training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry work. An ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, carers and other health professionals across organisations. Experience in diagnosing and formulating paediatric mental health presentation and developing and implementing tailored treatment/management plans. An Ability to work within clinical governance structures in health-care settings and to provide clinical leadership within management structures within the health-care system. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Individuals wishing to apply must be registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). The successful candidate will be employed under the terms and conditions of service for Consultants (England) 2003. Interview date TBC Job Reference: 188-MT1322 - This vacancy closes on or before: 28th January 2025Should you have any queries, please use the contact details below to get in touch.