Locum Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolesent Psychiatry

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Full time
The post-holder will provide medical cover to the Home treatment team working closely with MDT and nursing team colleagues delivering the service in line with the NHS England Service specification. The principal job purpose is to deliver an effective, efficient, and evidence-based child and adolescent psychiatry service in collaboration with multidisciplinary CAMHS colleagues. Work with and support the multidisciplinary team.

Main duties of the job The post-holder will provide medical cover to the Home treatment team working closely with MDT and nursing team colleagues delivering the service in line with the NHS England Service specification. The clinical role is to provide assessment and treatment to children and young people presenting with acute, high risk psychiatric disorders referred for Home treatment team and intensive support. The post-holder will work with or alongside the consultant psychiatrist and other MDT colleagues. Link with inpatient team and community teams to formulate care plans and discharge plans. Attend to any safeguarding needs that arise in accordance with local and national best practice standards. Ensure effective and timely documentation of clinical decision-making and care plans. Comply with the Trust's governance policy including participating in supervision, clinical audit, annual appraisal, and re-validation with the General Medical Council. There is no out-of-hours on-call commitment within the post. On working days there are duty rotas of CAMHS practitioners to cover emergency presentations at Addenbrookes hospital and 136 suite. The post-holder will from time to time be expected to assist the duty CAMHS practitioner and Duty CAMHS Consultant with the emergency assessment of young people. Participate in the administrative duties associated with patient care and smooth running of the service including the collection of routine data and outcome monitoring as specified by the Directorate Management Team.

Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Full GMC registration and licence to practice MBBS or equivalent Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification in psychiatry Entry criteria for grade Essential Completed a minimum of 3 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent) of which two years must have been in psychiatry (or as a fixed term specialty trainee in psychiatry) Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry Experience Essential Experience of working within a child and adolescent mental health department Proven experience of good working relationships within a multi-disciplinary team Experience of engaging in and delivering clinical supervision and training. Desirable Experience in clinical audit or research Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attitudes Essential Good working knowledge of the assessment and treatment of the range of CAMHS disorders including prescribing of medication Knowledge and experience of psychiatric risk assessment Good decision making and problem solving skills To be able to make some decisions without immediate supervision but to know when to seek supervision immediately for more pressing concerns. Desirable Experience of, and positive attitude towards the collection of performance management information Qualities and Attributes Essential Clear and articulate in written and oral English communication. Good communication skills with patients, parents, and colleagues Be reliable and committed to providing a good clinical service as well as team and personal development. Employer details Employer name Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust Address Multiple Cambridgeshire CB21 5EF Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply. 310-MED-6941106

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