Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, dynamic Consultant to join our organisation to work in a substantive position as a Consultant Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatrist.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. Applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer, are also welcome.
Responsibilities
* Take clinical responsibility for all young people who are inpatient on the Hope Unit and manage a caseload of up to 12 direct high‑intensity patients.
* Lead the clinical team in a regional adolescent inpatient service, providing emergency, urgent and elective multi‑disciplinary assessment and treatment for complex or enduring mental health problems.
* Conduct comprehensive psychosocial multi‑axial diagnostic assessment, formulation and management; assess psychiatric and psychological comorbidity; manage comorbid physical health needs; provide psycho‑education and psychopharmacological interventions.
* Maintain appropriate clinical records, confidentiality and administrative duties in line with policies and procedures.
* Participate in and help lead management of referrals, admission and discharge planning, Care Programme Approach (CPA) reviews and effective hand‑over to borough mental‑health teams, local authorities and commissioners.
* Utilise the Care Programme Approach, Mental Health Act, Children Act and Mental Capacity Act when required.
* Work in partnership with other professionals and agencies involved in the care of young people across departmental and organisational boundaries.
* Provide specialist consultation and advice to referring mental‑health teams, local authorities and CCGs across the Trust and the North West region regarding young people with complex mental‑health care needs.
* Lead in the areas of medical and mental‑health practice using a clinical governance framework; contribute to an annual audit relevant to the post.
* Provide clinical supervision to junior medical staff and support the supervision of other practitioners within the department.
* Provide mutual prospective consultant leave cover with the Horizon Unit colleague.
* Safeguard children by communicating and seeking consultation around child‑safeguarding concerns in line with Trust and Local Authority protocols; maintain mandatory safeguarding competency and awareness training.
On‑Call Responsibilities
First‑response on‑call cover for all mental‑health specialties including CAMHS is provided through the Borough Psychiatric CT on‑call. Middle‑grade CAMHS psychiatric on‑call cover is provided through the CAMHS ST rota at a Trust‑wide level and shared with the Greater Manchester ST rota. The Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists provide a third out‑of‑hours service for emergencies regarding young people up to their 16th birthday, on a 1 in 17 Trust‑wide rota.
The successful applicant will join either the borough Adult Consultant Psychiatry on‑call rota (frequency 1 in 9) or the Trust Child & Adolescent Consultant Psychiatry on‑call rota, depending on the candidate’s CCT. Additional remuneration will be provided for on‑call availability.
Teaching and Training
* Participate in training, teaching and supervision as appropriate, including the teaching and training of junior medical staff and other health and social‑care professionals.
* Supervise the Specialty Doctor attached to the Hope Unit.
* Engage in the MRCPsych teaching programme across the Trust and with Health Education England; and, where interested, involve in medical‑student teaching via the University of Manchester links.
Audit and Clinical Governance
The post holder will participate in regular clinical audit and be expected to fully engage in clinical governance activities, providing effective input into the Trust’s clinical governance arrangements and monitoring their clinical practice through this process.
Research
Within a clinical job plan, the post holder can participate in research activities in consultation with the CAMHS Clinical Director. The Trust’s Research Unit is active in numerous projects; the Lead Researcher is Professor Prathiba Chitsabesan.
Continuing Professional Development
The successful applicant will undertake continued professional development (CPD), join a peer CPD group and fulfil the Royal College of Psychiatrists CPD requirements. The post holder will maintain good standing with the Royal College and may receive study leave and funding in line with the post‑plan. Study leave entitlement is 10 days per year in accordance with national terms.
Job Plans and Appraisal
The post holder will agree a Job Plan under the terms of the new Consultant Contract with the CAMHS Clinical Director. Annual job‑plan reviews and appraisal will be undertaken in line with contract terms and revalidation requirements.
Facilities Supporting the Post
The Hope Unit provides a designated office, a Trust laptop and access to diagnostic equipment. Administrative support is provided through a dedicated medical secretary. Library and postgraduate medical facilities are available at the Post‑Graduate Medical Centre. Travel arrangements for those without a vehicle will be provided.
Leave and Cover
Entitled to 32 days annual leave per annum, with enhancements as per consultant terms and conditions. Leave planning and cover are coordinated with the Horizon Unit colleague and approved by the Clinical Director. Sickness and special leave are governed by Trust HR policy.
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