Job Overview
Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist in the Solihull Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SOLAR), to provide care for patients who have a co‑morbidity of Learning Disability / Autism (LDA). This post will be based at our Freshfields Clinic in Solihull.
SOLAR is the emotional wellbeing and mental health service for those aged 0‑19 years, in Solihull. Provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Barnardo's and Autism West Midlands, the service aims to meet the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people, and support them to move on from the service when they are ready; provide simple and timely access for families and practitioners; provide care which is child and family focused; strengthen capacity within services such as schools and primary care settings and support parents and carers to understand their children’s needs and behaviours, and develop strong attachments.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
The primary role will involve undertaking clinical assessment and treatment of referred out‑patients and continuity of care of patients in the service up to their 19th birthday. The postholder will also provide senior medical input to SOLAR. Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and hold MRCPsych or equivalent. You must have obtained inclusion on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the award of a CCT or equivalent, in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. You will provide medical leadership, support and advice on LDA matters to the service, and with senior multidisciplinary colleagues, lead and develop a clinical service working with high levels of complex emotional and mental health problems. The role will involve liaison with other pathways within the Trust and fostering a close relationship with Primary Care to provide a high quality of holistic care for our service users.
Team & Working Environment
You will join four other Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists in SOLAR and an Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
* Psychologists
* Psychotherapists
* Family Therapists
* Art Psychotherapist
* Occupational Therapists (OTs)
* Clinical Practice Nurses (CPNs)
* CBT Therapist
* CAMHS Practitioners
* Trainee Associate Nurses
Working for our organisation: Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation. Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
The professional development of our doctors is fundamental to providing excellent quality services and we offer an excellent academic programme locally. Doctors are also given the opportunity to benefit from supervision and mentoring from a team of consultants. We are particularly proud of our excellent collegial working atmosphere and close ties between universities and doctors at all levels.
Our Trust is committed to treating individuals fairly and ensuring they have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential, even if this means doing things differently for different people sometimes. We are working hard to ensure our workforce reflects the diversity within Birmingham and Solihull and that our services meet the needs of all diverse service users and carers. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our safe recruitment practice pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. As part of the selection process you may be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check; however all cases of criminal record history are dealt with on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note, if applicable for your role you will be required to cover the cost of your DBS certificate. This will be deducted from your salary over 3 months. You will also be required to sign up to the DBS Update Service before commencement with the Trust. The Trust will reimburse this. You will be contractually obliged to maintain your subscription.
All successful applicants will be required to complete the Trust’s induction programme. The Fundamental (Statutory and Mandatory) training will be in an e‑learning format. You will be required to complete training modules online (approx. 9‑14 hours depending on post) by the end of your second week with us.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process we may contact you via email to advise you of the interview details. Please ensure you access your email account from which you applied regularly once the position has closed. Our selection process may involve more than one interview or assessment.
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, please ensure that you check if this role meets the eligibility criteria for sponsorship. Non‑UK/Republic of Ireland candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Browse: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). The minimum salary threshold for Health and Social Care is £25,000 and for the Skilled Worker route is £38,700. If the starting salary for this role is below this, we will not be able to provide sponsorship.
Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Relocation expenses may be reimbursed subject to eligibility. The policy provides for reimbursement up to £8,000.
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