Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Hoddesdon)
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the East and North Herts Child and Adolescent Mental Health Community Services within Hoddesdon and our satellite clinic in Bishop Stortford in Hertfordshire. This post is a fixed term locum post as a job share with another consultant who is on a part time basis. The Hoddesdon and Bishops Stortford CAMHS Clinics are part of the East Herts Quadrant for Community CAMHS Clinics of which the teams work alongside colleagues in Welwyn Garden City clinics to form the East Herts quadrant. The successful applicant will work alongside 2 substantive consultants and 3 specialty doctors and a multidisciplinary team consisting of family therapists, psychotherapists, psychologists, social worker, CAMHS practitioners and clinical nurse specialist in the East CAMHS Team. It is a busy team covering 3 sites, and the team works on an outpatient model and currently receives approximately 60-70 referrals per month. The caseload for this post is estimated to be 50-70. Main duties of the job
To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care as appropriate. To have responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis, advising on treatment and monitoring the risks a young person poses, alongside the MDT. To undertake referral meetings and case reviews as required. To provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT. To write letters and communications to General Medical practitioners and other professionals as required. To participate in various medical staff meetings within the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as necessary. To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues. To provide cross-cover for the other consultants as may be needed. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. About us
The Trust collaborates closely with Hertfordshire County Council and other NHS organisations to promote and support mental health in the community. Job responsibilities
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director. To ensure that junior medical staff operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and to abide by professional codes of conduct. Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Section 12/Approved clinician approval. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
We are looking for a Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the East and North Herts Child and Adolescent Mental Health Community Services within Hoddesdon and our satellite clinic in Bishop Stortford in Hertfordshire. This post is a fixed term locum post as a job share with another consultant who is on a part time basis. The Hoddesdon and Bishops Stortford CAMHS Clinics are part of the East Herts Quadrant for Community CAMHS Clinics of which the teams work alongside colleagues in Welwyn Garden City clinics to form the East Herts quadrant. The successful applicant will work alongside 2 substantive consultants and 3 specialty doctors and a multidisciplinary team consisting of family therapists, psychotherapists, psychologists, social worker, CAMHS practitioners and clinical nurse specialist in the East CAMHS Team. It is a busy team covering 3 sites, and the team works on an outpatient model and currently receives approximately 60-70 referrals per month. The caseload for this post is estimated to be 50-70. Main duties of the job
To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care as appropriate. To have responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis, advising on treatment and monitoring the risks a young person poses, alongside the MDT. To undertake referral meetings and case reviews as required. To provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT. To write letters and communications to General Medical practitioners and other professionals as required. To participate in various medical staff meetings within the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as necessary. To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues. To provide cross-cover for the other consultants as may be needed. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. About us
The Trust collaborates closely with Hertfordshire County Council and other NHS organisations to promote and support mental health in the community. Job responsibilities
To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director. To ensure that junior medical staff operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department. To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality. To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council and to abide by professional codes of conduct. Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications. ELIGIBILITY
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. CCT in Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Section 12/Approved clinician approval. CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in Child & Adolescent psychiatry. Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
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