Overview
Consultant Psychiatrist, Full time, Permanent, Adult Psychiatry, CAMHS division, Dudley and Walsall or Sandwell and Wolverhampton (1 post).
You are invited to join a friendly and motivated Medical team within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your post will be based at the Edward Street outpatient clinic, Edward Street, Sandwell B70 8NY or Lady's Walk centre, Dudley. The post will cover community assessment, treatment and psychiatric care for eating disorders presentation from the age of 18 years in Black Country (Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton). There are on call commitments to this post. You will be clinically responsible for patients within ED service from age 18 years onwards in Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton. You will be part of an established MDT that includes Psychologists, specialty doctor, nurses, Allied Health Professionals and support staff.
The All age Eating disorder service sits within the CAMHS division. Provide and support the development of specialist Eating disorder services for Children and Adolescents under 18 years, to help safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents, to comply with confidentiality policies and to record activity accurately and comprehensively.
Assess and treat patients under 18 years of age in out-patients setting with eating disorder and co-morbid mental illness in line with NICE guidance, best practice and Trust policies. Work closely with Multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and provide clinical leadership within the team. Support the care of Children and Adolescents with eating disorder and comorbid mental illness by developing strong partnership with other agencies and services, including education, social care, primary care and voluntary agencies. Contribute to clinical leadership Trust wide with CAMHS and Adult mental health division, including participating in the governance structures.
Responsibilities
* Cover community assessment, treatment and psychiatric care for eating disorders presenting from age 18 in Black Country (Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell and Wolverhampton).
* Be clinically responsible for patients within eating disorder services from age 18 onwards in the specified areas.
* Work within an established multidisciplinary team (MDT) including Psychologists, specialty doctors, nurses, Allied Health Professionals and support staff.
* Provide and support development of specialist eating disorder services for under-18s within CAMHS.
* Assess and treat patients under 18 in outpatient settings with eating disorders and co-morbid mental illness following NICE guidance, best practice and Trust policies.
* Collaborate with the MDT to deliver holistic care and provide clinical leadership within the team.
* Develop strong partnerships with education, social care, primary care and voluntary agencies to support care for CYP with eating disorders and comorbidities.
* Contribute to CAMHS and Adult mental health governance and Trust-wide clinical leadership.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Consultant Psychiatrist, or equivalent, full-time permanent role.
* On-call commitments as part of the post.
* Experience with eating disorders and adult/adolescent mental health settings preferred.
* National Care Certificate may be required for clinical posts up to and including Band 4; support available to attain post in post.
* Commitment to equal opportunities and flexible working; non-smoking organization.
* Ability to engage with diverse communities; inclusive recruitment encouraged.
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check may be required; having a criminal record will depend on the role.
About the Trust
Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides specialist mental health, learning disability, and community healthcare services. The region offers: Adult and older adult mental health services; Specialist learning disability services; Mental health services for children and young people; Community healthcare services for children, young people and families in Dudley. The Trust was formed on 1 April 2020 and now employs over 4,000 people.
We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working, anti-racism, disability inclusion, and LGBTQ+ equality. Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) is available for disabled applicants; reasonable adjustments can be requested at each stage. Some posts may require Standard Enhanced DBS checks.
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