Overview
Join to apply for the Consultant/Specialist Dr for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth role at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking for a Consultant or Specialist Doctor who has a passion for working in Psychiatry to join our Weymouth and Portland CAMHS team.
Responsibilities
* Lead a multidisciplinary team, alongside a clinical service manager, team leads and consultant colleagues. Medical leadership is valued within the team and there is recognition that effective leadership improves all aspects of a service.
* Lead the clinical aspects of the post to provide effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years.
* Support improvements in the process of transition to adult mental health services as appropriate.
* Screen and assess all referrals to community CAMHS in conjunction with the Gateway team before passing on to Specialist CAMHS if appropriate.
* Contribute to direct clinical contacts and service delivery; participate in the On-call rota unless an exemption is made following discussion with the Medical Director/Deputy Medical Director.
* Work as part of an outreach focused multidisciplinary mental health team and collaborate with Social Services, Education, and health colleagues in other Trusts.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
Benefits and incentives
* Consultant only: recruitment and retention payment of £20,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
* Relocation package of up to £10,000 if you relocate to Dorset.
* Opportunity to take up posts within the Medical Leadership Team including Medical Education for 1 or 2 PA if a non-clinical role is of interest.
* Open to flexible or part-time working; discussions encouraged.
Location
Weymouth and Portland, Dorset, England
How to apply / Contact
We welcome discussions or informal visits to meet the team and discuss the role. To arrange an informal visit or for more information, please contact:
* Dr Anu Devanga, CAMHS Lead Consultant — anu.devanga@nhs.net — 01202 584353
Further details / informal questions: anu.devanga@nhs.net, julie.galton@nhs.net
For a pre-application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 01202 277011 or via email julie.street3@nhs.net
At Dorset HealthCare we’re committed to equal opportunities and celebrating diversity as part of our inclusive workplace.
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application.
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