Job summary
Substantive Consultant Psychiatrist - with dual CCT in Adolescent Forensic psychiatry or single CCT / CESR in Forensic or Child and Adolescent psychiatry with experience of the other specialty.
Part-time applicants also welcome.
Applications are invited from candidates with experience of Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry for a Consultant Forensic CAMHS Psychiatrist post in the North West London Community Forensic CAMHS Team, West London NHS Trust. Although it is preferred that applicants have Higher Training in both Adolescent and Forensic psychiatry, this is not essential if experience in forensic and CAMHS psychiatry can be demonstrated. Applicants must be registered with a licence to practice with the GMC. Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within six months of interview is a requirement. All applicants should have Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status or be able to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a Trust that provides all aspects of forensic care and treatment and leads the local CAMHS provider collaborative, providing a large peer group and a range of opportunities to develop your clinical, management and leadership skills in a variety of settings. There are also opportunities to apply for funded sessions or use SPA time for leadership, medical education, research, QI and other linked activities. We seek to support you in your individual professional career, co-create the job of your dreams.
Main duties of the job
The vacancy has arisen as the result of the current consultant moving out of London. The service covers 8 boroughs of North West London and is mainly a consultation services. The post holder will be responsible for clinical work, both consultation and direct work, though any consultation recommendations are noted to be based upon multiagency discussion rather than direct assessment.
While primarily responsible for delivering a quality clinical service, the consultant psychiatrist is also expected to be actively involved in the strategic development of the team and broader services, being involved with the team manager and other services in helping to steer the development of the service in line with the strategic direction of the organisation and local Children's agencies.
About us
Why choose us?
Our Trust is rated Good overall by CQC and outstanding for Caring. West London NHS Trust is one of the largest, most diverse mental health providers in the UK, employing around 3,000 staff and caring for over 20,000 people each year. As well as our Local Services serving the diverse and vibrant communities of Hounslow, Ealing and Hammersmith and Fulham, we provide low and medium secure inpatient and community services for men and women from London and beyond, as well as this community Forensic CAMHS (FCAMHS) across North West and Central London. The Trust also provides a range of specialist services at a regional and national level, including Broadmoor, our high security psychiatric hospital.
A learning culture
As a Trust we are always looking at ways we can improve how we work. Through optional courses and study days we will help you keep up to date with the latest treatments and practices, helping you reach your potential.
The Trust acts as a teaching centre for Undergraduates and for Postgraduate Trainees in psychiatry. Our world famous forensic service also attracts a significant level of international interest from students and practising clinicians who do short term visiting placements to learn more about what we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team receive, on average, 10-12 referrals per month. They work a duty rota to provide a prompt response to each referral and the clinician who initially responds to the referral remains the case holder unless there is a reason to transfer to another team member. Caseloads for each professional are around 12-20 cases, some of which are for consultation and others for more direct work. In additional a team member is allocated as the liaison FCAMHS worker for each borough and attends relevant borough monthly meetings which include the Dynamic Risk Register, the adolescent at risk of exploitation meeting, the transition planning meeting and an offer of monthly consultation to the local CAMHS team. They will also attend the 3monthly YJLD review meeting. Most of these meetings are virtual but when in person they are held in the local service offices.
The team host a monthly FCAMHS case discussion forum to which professionals from Childrens agencies across all 8 Boroughs are welcome to attend.
- Clinical responsibilities
- The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the FCAMHS and have responsibility to provide / input into the care, treatment and risk management for young people referred to the FCAMHS team. This will include co-working alongside professionals working in other childrens agencies.
- The post holder will be on the FCAMHS duty rota and take referrals along with other members of the team. They will have a caseload of between 12-20 cases. These will mainly be consultation cases but there will be some needing full direct assessment or joint intervention. Referrals are received from any local professional working with children and young people and also from secure institutions or psychiatric wards, asking for support in managing risk behaviours. Consultation summaries are prepared after the first consultation. Where needed, more formal multiagency formulations, notes reviews and / or direct assessments will be completed as agreed in discussion with the FCAMHS MDT.
- The post holder will support other members of the FCAMHS MDT with their cases, particularly those needing a psychiatric perspective.
- The post holder will offer monthly supervision to the West London NHS Trust YJLD workers
- The post holder will be the named FCAMHS clinician to liaise with 2-3 local Boroughs, to attend their DSR, young person at risk meeting and offer monthly consultation to local CAMHS.
- Since Covid most work has been on Teams but direct work and some meetings are in person at the local referrers base. The weekly Tuesday FCAMHS MDT meeting is in person at St Bernards.
- The post holder will offer reciprocal annual and study leave cover for other consultants working in other community forensic services and forensic services.
- The post holder will be asked to support the FCAMHS Team with cover if there are urgent clinical needs due staff sickness or unforeseen circumstances.
- The post holder will participate in the consultant on-call rota for West London Forensic Services currently approximately 1:20. This on call rota covers the speciality of forensic mental health. On call duties include attendance at seclusion reviews in line with Trust policy and giving telephone advice to colleagues out of hours and if needed to cover an absent consultant. The Consultant rota is supported by junior doctor rotas.
Managerial responsibilities
- In addition to providing effective clinical leadership to the MDT, the post holder will have a dual responsibility to contribute to service development.
- The post holder will be expected to provide assurance that clinical care is delivered in accordance with Trust policy and processes through normal governance processes in the team and directorate level.
- The post holder will be proactively involved in all aspects of clinical governance. These include quality improvement activities that serve the strategic objectives of the Trust, as agreed in the job planning process, through audit and other processes. The expectations are that the post holder will participate in audit activity as required for their revalidation cycle with the GMC.
- The post holder will be expected to attend and engage in key governance meetings such as the team and directorate Clinical Improvement Groups.
- The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the management meetings of the West London Forensic Services and MAC (medical advisory committee).
- The post holder will be asked to represent the service at Directorate committees as required.
Stakeholders interview: 30.7.2023
AAC Date: 3.8.2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
The team receive, on average, 10-12 referrals per month. They work a duty rota to provide a prompt response to each referral and the clinician who initially responds to the referral remains the case holder unless there is a reason to transfer to another team member. Caseloads for each professional are around 12-20 cases, some of which are for consultation and others for more direct work. In additional a team member is allocated as the liaison FCAMHS worker for each borough and attends relevant borough monthly meetings which include the Dynamic Risk Register, the adolescent at risk of exploitation meeting, the transition planning meeting and an offer of monthly consultation to the local CAMHS team. They will also attend the 3monthly YJLD review meeting. Most of these meetings are virtual but when in person they are held in the local service offices.
The team host a monthly FCAMHS case discussion forum to which professionals from Childrens agencies across all 8 Boroughs are welcome to attend.
- Clinical responsibilities
- The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the FCAMHS and have responsibility to provide / input into the care, treatment and risk management for young people referred to the FCAMHS team. This will include co-working alongside professionals working in other childrens agencies.
- The post holder will be on the FCAMHS duty rota and take referrals along with other members of the team. They will have a caseload of between 12-20 cases. These will mainly be consultation cases but there will be some needing full direct assessment or joint intervention. Referrals are received from any local professional working with children and young people and also from secure institutions or psychiatric wards, asking for support in managing risk behaviours. Consultation summaries are prepared after the first consultation. Where needed, more formal multiagency formulations, notes reviews and / or direct assessments will be completed as agreed in discussion with the FCAMHS MDT.
- The post holder will support other members of the FCAMHS MDT with their cases, particularly those needing a psychiatric perspective.
- The post holder will offer monthly supervision to the West London NHS Trust YJLD workers
- The post holder will be the named FCAMHS clinician to liaise with 2-3 local Boroughs, to attend their DSR, young person at risk meeting and offer monthly consultation to local CAMHS.
- Since Covid most work has been on Teams but direct work and some meetings are in person at the local referrers base. The weekly Tuesday FCAMHS MDT meeting is in person at St Bernards.
- The post holder will offer reciprocal annual and study leave cover for other consultants working in other community forensic services and forensic services.
- The post holder will be asked to support the FCAMHS Team with cover if there are urgent clinical needs due staff sickness or unforeseen circumstances.
- The post holder will participate in the consultant on-call rota for West London Forensic Services currently approximately 1:20. This on call rota covers the speciality of forensic mental health. On call duties include attendance at seclusion reviews in line with Trust policy and giving telephone advice to colleagues out of hours and if needed to cover an absent consultant. The Consultant rota is supported by junior doctor rotas.
Managerial responsibilities
- In addition to providing effective clinical leadership to the MDT, the post holder will have a dual responsibility to contribute to service development.
- The post holder will be expected to provide assurance that clinical care is delivered in accordance with Trust policy and processes through normal governance processes in the team and directorate level.
- The post holder will be proactively involved in all aspects of clinical governance. These include quality improvement activities that serve the strategic objectives of the Trust, as agreed in the job planning process, through audit and other processes. The expectations are that the post holder will participate in audit activity as required for their revalidation cycle with the GMC.
- The post holder will be expected to attend and engage in key governance meetings such as the team and directorate Clinical Improvement Groups.
- The post holder will be expected to attend and contribute to the management meetings of the West London Forensic Services and MAC (medical advisory committee).
- The post holder will be asked to represent the service at Directorate committees as required.
Stakeholders interview: 30.7.2023
AAC Date: 3.8.2023
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- CCT in Forensic or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or within 3 months of completion Or CESR
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Dual or double CCT in Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic adolescent mental health care
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. SAVRY, AIM3, ADOS, ADI/ 3Di, HONOSCa, CGAS
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Commitment to and compliance with Trust values
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites and hostels
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- CCT in Forensic or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or within 3 months of completion Or CESR
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- MRCPsych
- Dual or double CCT in Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry
- Experience in forensic adolescent mental health care
- Use of relevant tools, e.g. SAVRY, AIM3, ADOS, ADI/ 3Di, HONOSCa, CGAS
Eligibility
Essential
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment
- GMC Specialist Register or within six months
- Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
Clinical Knowledge
Essential
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- Commitment to and compliance with Trust values
- Mobile and able to travel to Trust sites and hostels
Desirable
- Participated in research or service evaluation
- Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit or service improvement e.g. prizes or awards
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).
