Job Details
CAMHS is to support the continued improvement in the mental health and well-being of the children and young people of North Wales. Central to this journey will be the recruitment of additional Psychiatrists who will provide leadership and expertise that complement the skills of a wide range of other experienced CAMHS professionals as part of our rapidly developing service in North Wales.
We are looking for two Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists with a keen interest in service development and clinical leadership to enhance our focus on seamlessly integrating early intervention and prevention, community services and our highly specialised Tier 4 services.
We are happy to consider flexible working, with a job plan to meet the needs of the individual. We will also welcome candidates with subspecialty interests and we are keen to discuss your requirements.
Working with excellent colleagues in CAMHS and other children's specialties, this is a wonderful opportunity to work in a progressive and expanding service. You will join the North Wales Consultant Psychiatry Peer group which meets monthly in a good humoured and lively forum for peer support and professional development. There is a journal club and psychopharmacology group and a culture of openness and joint planning. The successful candidates will also be a part of our dynamic, friendly and progressive local community based teams, with all the support and training you need to develop your professionally.
Main duties of the job
o Appointment to the amended Welsh Consultant Contract with 10 PA's
o Opportunities for teaching, education research and audit, including with partnering organisations such as Bangor, Cardiff and Glyndwr Universities where they are currently in the process of developing a new Medical school.
o An interest in clinical leadership will be keenly supported with opportunities to lead quality improvement and innovation.
o A community CAMHS base in Rhyl or Llandudno. Both community teams are based in well- appointed departments in Community hospital sites. Both bases are located within easy reach of many areas of outstanding natural beauty and within striking distance of Chester, Liverpool, Manchester and the Midlands.
About us
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) is the largest health organisation in Wales, with a budget of £1.7 billion and a workforce of over 19,000 staff. The Health Board provides primary, community, mental health and acute hospital services for the population of North Wales.
BCUHB provides a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and specialist hospital services across 3 acute hospitals, 22 community hospitals and a network of over 90 health centres, clinics, community health team bases and mental health units. BCUHB also coordinates or provides the work of 113 GP practices and the NHS services provided by dentists, opticians and pharmacists across the region.
The Health Board is an integrated health system which strives to excellent compassionate care delivered in partnership with the public and other statutory and third sector organisations. BCUHB has a developed relationship with the universities in North Wales and with the University of Bangor is seeking medical school status and operates in a research-rich learning culture.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Candidates are encouraged to refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Registration on GMC Specialist Register
2. Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
3. MRCPscych.
Skills/Abilities
Essential
4. Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
5. Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively
Desirable
6. Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies
Experience
Essential
7. Experience of working in community CAMHS settings
Knowledge/ Research
Essential
8. Knowledge of Children Act (1989)
9. Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
10. Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)
Personal Skills
Essential
11. Excellent communication skills Effective leadership Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
12. Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)
Other Requirements
Essential
13. Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician. Able to undertake local travel
Desirable
14. UK driving licence