Posted: 17 June
The role
Job Overview An exciting opportunity has become available for a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS Eating Disorder team in Radlett, Hertfordshire. The post is part of an established team supported by a locum consultant and works with a multidisciplinary staff comprising nurses, psychologist, family therapists, support workers, CBT therapist, dietitian and administrative support. The team manages a caseload of approximately 300 young people and reviews 10–15 new referrals weekly.
Key Responsibilities
Provision of the psychiatric component of the CAMHS tier 3 service to the under‑18 population in the Eating Disorder team.
Assessment of a young person’s mental state, formulation of a diagnosis and monitoring of risks.
Participation in referral meetings, case reviews, medical staff meetings and audit/quality assurance programmes.
Working with the MDT to develop effective and novel treatment approaches and internal clinical pathways.
Providing consultation, advice and support to professionals and families within the wider network.
Contributing to the supervision of trainees and the specialty doctor allocated to the service, including case‑based discussion and teaching.
Participation in CAMHS clinical governance activities, liaison with service managers and quadrant leadership team meetings.
Providing liaison and consultation with local acute paediatric services as required.
Managing, appraising and supervising junior medical staff in accordance with Trust policies and the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
Ensuring junior staff comply with the New Deal and Working Time Directive.
Performing administrative duties associated with patient care and recording clinical activity accurately for the Information Department.
Required Qualifications
MB BSc or equivalent medical qualification.
Higher qualification in psychiatry (e.g., MRCPsych or equivalent).
Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
CCT in Psychiatry or within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
Section 12 / Approved clinician approval.
Desirable Criteria
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management (e.g., MD, PhD, MSc).
Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in CAMHS psychiatry.
Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
Experience working with service users who have complex needs within CAMHS.
Excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty and to make decisions based on evidence and experience.
Experience of delivering undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
Experience in continuous professional development, research, service evaluation and clinical audit.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement (e.g., awards, presentations, publications).
Holder of a full valid driving licence and access to a car (unless a disability applies).
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