Job summary
Applications are invited for an 10 PA post based within the Community CAMHS Eating Disorder (ED) Team based at the Hopewood Site which opened in 2018. This is a 12 month fixed-term post, with a view to extension. This post is open to job share also.
The Specialty Doctor will be employed by Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and will join the nine other NHS Consultants and two Academic Consultants in the CAMHS service.
This is an excellent and career-enhancing opportunity to work within a high-quality Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This post will provide medical and psychiatric support to the CAMHS ED team.
Suitable candidates will be registered with a license to practice from the General Medical Council. This position is also open to candidates with paediatric/ GP qualifications. Previous psychiatric or child and adolescent psychiatric experience and section 12 approval are desirable.
The post holder will provide a supportive role to the Responsible Clinician to all young people open to the CAMHS ED team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to support and consult to the multidisciplinary team to offer psychiatric expertise and direct involvement in the areas of: assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, use of the Mental Health Act (if section 12 approved/ potentially joining as second opinion doctor if RC is not available) and other relevant legislation in the management of children and young people, and the management of complex and/or risky presentations and severe symptomatology.
In addition, the post holder with support from the consultant is expected to provide psychiatric advice and expertise directly to young people and to their parents/carers to support their decision-making and involvement in their young person's recovery. The consultant will lead regular reviews of young people, contribute to/chair CPA reviews, provide ad hoc supervision and debriefs to the team, and team meetings but the post holder will be expected to actively support the consultant in all these tasks. Post holder will be encouraged to develop their clinical leadership skills with support as deemed necessary from the clinical supervisor. Involvement in other clinical tasks for the team (such as therapy provision) may be possible but would be negotiated through job planning and would take second priority to the key psychiatric and leadership tasks.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Multi-disciplinary team, whilst providing support to the consultant, Service Manager, and other senior clinicians to ensure comprehensive packages of care for young people experiencing eating disorder. To ensure comprehensive physical health risk management in line with Junior MARSIPAN guidance and in conjunction with colleagues within Paediatric team. Regular reviews of blood results and ECG to inform the physical risk assessment. To be able to conduct/ join initial assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others and develop care plan with access to support from consultant depending upon the need. With support from the consultant, provide consultation to other members of the team regarding cases being managed by the team, and consultation to professional networks as required. In collaboration with team members and with support from the consultant, management of complex cases with management acute physical and psychological risks, including management of pharmacological treatments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work collaboratively within the CAMHS Eating Disorder Multi-disciplinary team, whilst providing support to the consultant, Service Manager, and other senior clinicians to ensure comprehensive packages of care for young people experiencing eating disorder. To ensure comprehensive physical health risk management in line with Junior MARSIPAN guidance and in conjunction with colleagues within Paediatric team. Regular reviews of blood results and ECG to inform the physical risk assessment. To be able to conduct/ join initial assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others and develop care plan with access to support from consultant depending upon the need. With support from the consultant, provide consultation to other members of the team regarding cases being managed by the team, and consultation to professional networks as required. In collaboration with team members and with support from the consultant, management of complex cases with management acute physical and psychological risks, including management of pharmacological treatments.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations and good general medical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- Full GMC registration
- Position also open to medical candidates with Paediatric qualifications
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience in the mental health field with experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Part 1 MRCPsych or equivalent/better qualification
- Completed audits
- Knowledge of Children's Act and of Mental Health Act
- Section 12 (2) approval
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Risk assessment experience and CPA
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Confidence in case presentation
- Experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to self-direct
- Ability to work with families and communicate with children and young people
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit/teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Team player
- Open and flexible work attitude
Desirable
- Ability to work in stressful situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Ability to deal with complex clinical situations and good general medical skills
- Knowledge and understanding of child development
- Full GMC registration
- Position also open to medical candidates with Paediatric qualifications
Desirable
- Previous clinical experience in the mental health field with experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Part 1 MRCPsych or equivalent/better qualification
- Completed audits
- Knowledge of Children's Act and of Mental Health Act
- Section 12 (2) approval
Experience
Essential
- Experience of multidisciplinary working
- Risk assessment experience and CPA
Desirable
- Experience of partnership working
- Confidence in case presentation
- Experience of teaching junior doctors and medical students
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Ability to self-direct
- Ability to work with families and communicate with children and young people
- Willingness to participate in clinical audit/teaching
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Team player
- Open and flexible work attitude
Desirable
- Ability to work in stressful situations
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team working
- Good communication skills
- Recognition of limitations
- Punctual / reliable / good time management
- Ability to undertake any necessary travel in connection with the duties of the post
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).
