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Main duties of the job
We have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to join Thorneycroft, the General Adolescent Unit at Ivetsey Bank Hospital in Staffordshire.Thorneycroft provides care for young people in mental health crisis on either an informal basis or detained under the Mental Health Act. Often, following a short stay in a PICU ward, young people are discharged to a general adolescent unit for ongoing treatment and support once the immediate crisis is over.This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment of growth, backed by significant investment including a multi-million-pound site refurbishment, a new school building, and the introduction of a specialist eating disorder service.
About us
Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.
Job responsibilities
Why Join Us?
* *Generous relocation package to support your move*
* Join a team of 3.6 WTE consultants and 4 specialty doctors, within a robust MDT
* Embedded commitment to Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behavioural Support
* Full medical indemnity, study leave, leadership development support, and pension scheme
For those seeking a strategic leadership role, take the next step in your career by also becoming our site Medical Director, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to shape the future of services across Ivetsey Bank.
To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact: Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - amit.chatterjee@activecaregroup.co.uk
What you\'ll be doing:
* Conduct weekly ward rounds, risk assessments and oversee treatment plans
* Participate in family meetings, discharge planning, and reviews
* Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors
* Ensure robust clinical documentation and contribute to quality assurance processes
* Engage in clinical governance, audits, and service development
* Participate in the second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)
A full job description can be provided upon request.
What you\'ll have:
* GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
* Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
* Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment
* Strong leadership skills with a patient-centred ethos
* Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS
We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.
What to look forward to:
* Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
* Annual leave
* 2 x annual salary Life Assurance
* Supervision and support from the Active Care Group Clinical Networks
* Study leave with associated financial budget
* Support in research and / or leadership development
* Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
* A range of benefits are available via the benefits portal
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
* Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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