Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a full time Specialist doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work in Weymouth and Portland. The post holder will work 10 PA (1.0 WTE) alongside a substantive consultant colleague (0.8 WTE) in the sister team Dorchester CAMHS and skilled MDT within the Weymouth and Portland core CAMHS team. They will provide comprehensive community-based services to young people up to the age of 18 registered with general practitioners. The post is based in the famous coastal town of Weymouth, which is situated in the south of the County.
The postholder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in the famous coastal town of Weymouth, which is situated in the south of the County. There is the possibility of increasing the post to include additional sessions,sessions within the CAMHS Liaison Psychiatry service or other core CAMH services within the county.
The post-holder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
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About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Teamwork
Essential
- Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation.
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- Knowledge of the stress/stressors involved in being a specialist doctor and how to manage these appropriately and understand the importance of seeking support at the right time.
Working with Patients and Carers
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how to work in partnership with patients and carers.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
Essential
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years' experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
Essential
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
Essential
- Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Teamwork
Essential
- Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation.
Management Skills
Essential
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
Self-Awareness
Essential
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- Knowledge of the stress/stressors involved in being a specialist doctor and how to manage these appropriately and understand the importance of seeking support at the right time.
Working with Patients and Carers
Essential
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how to work in partnership with patients and carers.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
