Role Overview
The post holder will work with all the disciplines in the Generic team to provide psychiatric assessment, consultation, advice and support. The post holder will work with all internal and external agencies within the child's network to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes.
The post holder will be responsible for patients referred to and accepted from the Generic team clinicians. Referrals to the service come from GPs, paediatricians, social care, education, self-referral and the voluntary sector. It is expected that the consultant appointed will carry medical oversight and be the responsible clinician for approximately 20–30 young people, almost all of whom will be care‑coordinated by other members of the team. The post holder will also consult widely with other members of the team and with external agencies, attend MDT team meetings and initial assessment hubs, and hold monthly consultant psychiatrist meetings.
Responsibilities
* Provide psychiatry duty cover 9‑5 for GCAMHS.
* Provision of psychiatric care to CYP in the Generic team at Greenwich CAMHS through evaluation, diagnosis, and use of appropriate treatment plans/strategies for children presenting with mental health difficulties.
* Maintain high‑quality notes and adhere to clinical standards on our electronic patient record, RiO.
* Contribute to decisions regarding care plans, discharges, and treatment of patients in accordance with medical standards.
* Consult the team around psychiatric issues.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure delivery of the right treatment for each young person referred in keeping with evidence‑based practice.
* Manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed between consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures.
* Ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.
* Undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.
* Work 6 programmed activities over 3 days; 4.5 PA to be devoted to direct clinical care and 1.5 PA to supporting professional activities. The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and clinical director within three months after commencing the post.
EEO and Accessibility
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please ensure you select this on your application form and feel free to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.
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