Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist + RRP up to 30%
Come and join our CAMHS service rated Outstanding in our most recent CQC Inspection.
We have a variety of Consultant roles including posts in the City and in localities bordering the Peak District and South Dales, in specialties such as urgent care/crisis services, Eating Disorders, and generic Community CAMHS.
Derbyshire CAMHS boasts excellent retention rates and recently achieved exceptional staff survey results, with the majority of colleagues recommending CAMHS as a great place to work.
The service has developed an enhanced workforce to support its medical structure, including specialty doctors, more trainees (including 3 Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners, 2 of whom qualify in Jan '25), and a Multi-professional Approved Clinician.
Additionally, the Psychological Therapies Division has been expanded, further strengthening its trauma-informed approach.
Flexible working is supported, with a recent hybrid working policy update.
This post attracts a 30% RRP, based on the bottom of the National Consultant (2003) pay scale, subject to review, paid as a golden hello over 2 years.
Main duties of the job
The South Derbyshire CAMHS footprint covers Derby City, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire & Ashbourne, with 5 bases in Derby City, Long Eaton, Ripley, Rivermead, and Swadlincote.
If you're considering relocating to Derbyshire, we offer a generous relocation package of up to £8,000. The key duties include:
* Providing psychiatric assessments, including risk assessments for self-harm and harm to others.
* Managing patients within the CAMHS Crisis and Liaison pathway, including risk management.
* Liaising with community teams, families, and agencies supporting young people in crisis.
* Ensuring appropriate use of the Mental Health Act, including providing recommendations for assessments and involvement in MHA assessments during on-call duties.
* Supporting colleagues in T4 CPA discharge reviews to minimize length of stay and enhance community care packages for CYP being discharged.
About us
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and be part of a dedicated, compassionate workforce committed to making a positive difference.
The Trust was rated 'Good' in 2019, with CAMHS rated as 'Outstanding'.
Benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years
* Annual appraisals and ongoing training
* Excellent maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Confidential employee assistance program available 24/7
* Access to staff networks such as BAME, LGBTQ+, Wellness, and Disability
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Job responsibilities
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This is a newly established full-time substantive Consultant post, serving as a clinical lead within the new CAMHS Acute Care Team, which includes former RISE Liaison and nurse-led Enhanced Home Support Service teams, expanded to include Crisis/Home Treatment and Day Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Full GMC registration with a license to practice at the time of application.
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
Skills
* Assessing and treating children and young people.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
Salary range: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum, pro-rata.
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