This post would ideally suit those who have previous experience of Psychiatry or Paediatrics, who have an interest in Neurodevelopmental conditions. The post is a substantive part time post for which 7 sessions. The Trust will support any interested appointees with their application for Speciality Training. This post offers an excellent experience in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.The Consultant body has a variety of special interests and there are many opportunities for the trainees to look into and further expand their knowledge and experience with discussion with their Consultant. Main duties of the job This is an exciting new post of CAMHS Specialty Doctor for the Neurodevelopmental pathway where 7 sessions are available. The post was developed to help support this pathway, secondary to an increase in referrals of patients with neurodevelopmental conditions primarily ADHD and ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). These multidisciplinary pathways for the assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Conditions, are supported in conjunction with nursing and psychology colleagues. The pathway involves obtaining written information / screening questionnaires from parents and school. A decision is then made with regards to the need to carry out further direct assessment by a neurodevelopmental team practitioner. After this point the CAMHS Speciality Doctor will contribute to the diagnostic assessment & treatment / management. The Speciality Doctor will also support Autism assessments and management of associated difficulties, for example sleep difficulties, anxiety, school difficulties and challenging behaviours etc. The successful candidate will join an experienced community multidisciplinary Specialist CAMHS team. They will join two CAMHS Consultant colleague and another specialty doctor working from Bury community CAMHS based at Fairfield General Hospital. About us We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. Were really proud of ourPennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure were a great place to work. 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. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. Job responsibilities Core clinical work • The initial psychiatry appointment will be to make the formal diagnosis of ADHD after the previous assessment / meetings in which an ADHD diagnosis was felt to be indicative. Management options will be discussed in accordance with NICE guidelines. These could include signposting to First Point (post diagnostic service), discussing and commencing ADHD medication and/or managing co-morbidities. Medication would be monitored in follow up clinic with physical health / side effect monitoring. After titration and stabilisation, patients would be followed up in the ADHD monitoring clinic. Consultation and supervision for the ADHD clinic nurses and participation in duty prescriber rota will be part of the role. • The post holder will not have any out of hours responsibilities. • The Specialty Doctor will be expected to accumulate their own out-patient load from new referrals and help out with known patients in out-patients, and pick up ongoing patient management through the team as appropriate. • The Specialty Doctor is expected to contribute to the bio-psychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. The CAMHS team offers various psychological therapies such as CBT, family therapy, IPT and DBT. • The postholder will be expected to adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintain appropriate professional records, confidentiality, administration of out-patient clinics and the appropriate admin/discharge and referral procedures. • There is an on site Duty Consultant every day of the week to support and provide consultation to the Specialty Doctor with respect to any urgent assessments / matters. This is separate to the weekly clinical supervision sessions which will be provided by the supervising Consultant. • The postholder will be expected to utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also the New Mental Health Act, the Children Act and the Mental Capacity Act when required. • The postholder will work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. This includes providing regular consultation to other agencies involved in the care of young people. • The postholder will attend regular (weekly) supervision meetings with the Bury CAMHS Lead Consultant, Dr. James Glass. This provides a forum for discussing and receiving advice with respect to their clinical cases, learning from their Consultant supervisor and caseload management. • The postholder will provide mutual prospective leave cover for annual and study leave with the other Bury CAMHS specialty doctor. Person Specification Qualification and Training Essential • MBBS or equivalent. • Full GMC registration Desirable • MRCPsych Skills and Experience Essential • At Least 2 years of Experience of Psychiatry or Paediatrics at CT / ST level • Knowledge of ADHD and how ADHD is treated in children and young people. • Knowledge of child development, common emotional and behavioural conditions. • Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act • Safe prescribing practice • Safeguarding awareness Desirable • Experience in CAMHS or Paediatric Settings Character Essential • Personable character • Flexible. Reliable • Good team working skills. At ease with MDT working • Ability to know own limits, ask advice and accept challenges to ones views. • Enthusiastic Desirable • Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings. • Skilled at engaging children and young people Motivation Essential • Strong Interest in Children and Young Peoples mental health services Desirable • High degree of self-motivation in this speciality, including specific training or other initiatives Adjustment and Attitude Essential • Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives • Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change. Initiative Desirable • Professional approach. Appearance and Health Essential • To professional standards. Desirable • To professional standards. Management Essential • Personal organisation and time management skills • Excellent liaison and communication skills • Good team work skills • Letter and Report writing skills Desirable • Excellent presentation and teaching skills Governance Essential • Willingness to participate in annual appraisal Desirable • Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme • Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk