Job Summary
Would you like to work for a Trust which has been awarded Global Digital Exemplar Status and be part of our work on the development of mental health related Apps for young people?
We are recruiting a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Marlborough Community CAMHS service based at Savernake Hospital in Wiltshire.
With your expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you will join our multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) who receive referrals via the Wiltshire SPA (Single point of Access) from GPs, paediatricians and education and social services. This is a key position within our Marlborough Getting More Help Team where you will take an active leadership role, having medical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and treatment of children, adolescents and families on your caseload and that of other medical staff under your supervision.
We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).
Could this be the next step in your career? Come and join one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts and be part of our mission in developing innovative health technologies and diagnostics to improve patient care in community settings.
Main Duties of the Job
* Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team.
* Responsibility for those patients seen by yourself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by you.
* With other consultants in the team, have responsibility for the clinical governance of the team as clinical leads.
* The team will assess all emergencies referred to it within a day of referral. When necessary this includes responsibility for Mental Health Act assessment of patients. Initial assessments are not expected in most circumstances.
* Work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team for the clinical management of patients in relation to the Trust Key working model, including risk assessment, the assessment of the needs of carers and the development of services to meet the needs of patients and families.
* Attend weekly clinical team meetings and be part of the clinical MDT.
* Lead and ensure excellent clinical governance, encouraging a restorative and learning culture, participating in safety huddles, investigations and improvements in practice.
About Us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave per annum (pro‑rata, increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority)
* Excellent opportunities for career progression
* Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
* NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
* Competitive pension scheme
* Lease car scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Mental Health First Aiders
* Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
* Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job Responsibilities
Trust has been providing CAMHS services in BaNES, Swindon and Wiltshire. Service delivery is organised around community team bases: Swindon, Marlborough (for East Wiltshire), Melksham (West Wiltshire), Salisbury (South Wiltshire) and Keynsham (Bath and North‑East Somerset). CAMHS has good links with partner agencies. The BSW CAMHS service provides a hospital liaison service to the three district general hospitals in the patch and offers training to staff on the paediatric ward. There is a Single Point of Access (SPA) for Wiltshire where referrals are screened and can be offered access telephone calls and signposting if they are more appropriate for another service. BSW also operates a dedicated eating disorder service (TEDS) and a Crisis and Home Treatment service (CAHTS). The service undertakes safe, rapid assessment and management of children and young people with complex needs.
Watch this video made by members of the team and service users to find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hElDWiDQsRc
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* Eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) approval and Approved Clinician status.
* Eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Registrar in a psychiatric speciality; or within six months of achieving registration at the time of interview.
Qualifications (Desirable)
* Higher degree, diploma or equivalent in relevant field of medical or psychological studies.
* Higher specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for a minimum of three years and/or previous consultant experience.
* Sub‑specialty or other specialist clinical training relevant to the post.
* Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Experience (Essential)
* Excellent knowledge in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Effective multidisciplinary team working.
* Effective multi‑agency partnership at work.
* Management of children and young people with complex needs spanning multiple agencies, including emerging personality disorders, conduct and behaviour problems.
* Familiarity with UK health systems and CAMHS services.
* Ability to undertake full range of Consultant responsibilities.
Experience (Desirable)
* Application of evidence‑based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.
* Development of multidisciplinary teamwork, close collaboration with primary care services and working with a multi‑agency approach, including education, health and social care.
* High training placement in Adolescent Psychiatry.
Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
* Ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework and share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions; assume a medical leadership role within the team and work closely with senior managers to implement Trust objectives.
* Understanding of how organisations work most effectively.
* Commitment to multi‑agency partnership.
* Ability to promote effective team working.
Skills & Knowledge (Desirable)
* Relevant experience of administrative and management role or senior medical staff.
* Teaching qualification.
Other Requirements (Essential)
* Full registration.
* Meet specifications set out in the GMC.
* Independently mobile to travel between base and clinic sites.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Marlborough Community CAMHS, Savernake Hospital
The Lavington Centre, London Road
Marlborough
SN8 3HL
Employer's Website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
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