Job summary
We are recruiting for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery and Support Pathway and work with a well-established multi-disciplinary team in the Sue Nichols Centre, Aylesbury and Saffron House, High Wycombe.
You'll provide psychiatric clinical input and leadership within a recently redesigned service delivering targeted mental health care to children and young people with predominantly emotional disorders, including neurodivergent young people.
The Recovery Teams are structured to support two cohorts: young people who benefit from Focussed Intervention and Recovery Support (FIRS) and Specialist Intervention and Recovery Support (SIRS). These teams are a core part of Buckinghamshire CAMHS providing support for young people who are experiencing a moderate to severe mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
You'll work 10 programmed activities with a job plan typically comprising 75% direct clinical care and 25% supporting professional activities, in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidance. Opportunities are available to develop interests in service development, quality improvement, and teaching and training within a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team and consultant peer group.
Join us in shaping brighter futures for children and young people at one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts; we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
- Provide senior psychiatric clinical input to the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery Teams, holding and managing a defined consultant-level caseload and contributing to new psychiatric assessments and internal case allocations.
- Offer specialist advice and clinical leadership for complex and high-risk cases, including guidance on risk assessment and risk management, and will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, post-assessment discussions, and service planning forums.
- Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider MDT, providing flexibility and cross-cover as required to support a fair and equitable allocation of work and to maintain the team's established culture of peer support
- Contributing to service development, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives, as well as participating in teaching and training activities for medical students and medical trainees. Supporting Professional Activities will be undertaken in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists' recommendations and agreed service priorities.
Please refer to the job description attached for a comprehensive list of duties.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The newly formed FIRS and SIRS teams are a core part of Buckinghamshire CAMHS providing support for young people who are experiencing a moderate to severe mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
FIRS offers a range of psychological interventions and psychiatric management focussed on a specific condition, such as OCD or generalised anxiety, with support workers available if needed for additional pieces of work, such as school liaison and psychoeducation. There is also a risk support group available for cases needing support with safety planning, and access to consultations with specialist pathways. It is aimed to treat children and young people who do not require broader MDT support.
SIRS offers more integrated multidisciplinary interventions and can offer systemic therapy and psychotherapy as well as a qualified keyworker to support the treatment of complex cases. This is designed to allow an MDT approach with flexibility according to need. The aim is that young people can move fluidly between SIRS and FIRS teams depending on the complexity of their needs.
As the team has recently been redesigned (from one larger Getting More Help team), there is a focus on quality improvement and feedback from families to ensure population needs are being met. The postholder will be expected to contribute to quality assurance and support the evaluation process of the new pathway design.The post holder will work 10 programmed activities. Within the teams they will have responsibility of a caseload, contribute to new assessments (allocated pro rata), provide clinical support for complex cases including support with risk management, and contribute to team leadership. They are expected to work collaboratively with team members as well as medical colleagues, providing cross cover and being flexible about allocations when needed as the peer group currently takes this collaborative and supportive approach towards each other and it is important to the team and us that we maintain this culture.
The overall split of the programmed activities is 75% to be devoted to direct clinical care and 25% to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable below is indicative only; a formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter. The postholder will work across SIRS and FIRS, but the proportions can be tailored through job planning according to postholder preference and service need.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The newly formed FIRS and SIRS teams are a core part of Buckinghamshire CAMHS providing support for young people who are experiencing a moderate to severe mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.
FIRS offers a range of psychological interventions and psychiatric management focussed on a specific condition, such as OCD or generalised anxiety, with support workers available if needed for additional pieces of work, such as school liaison and psychoeducation. There is also a risk support group available for cases needing support with safety planning, and access to consultations with specialist pathways. It is aimed to treat children and young people who do not require broader MDT support.
SIRS offers more integrated multidisciplinary interventions and can offer systemic therapy and psychotherapy as well as a qualified keyworker to support the treatment of complex cases. This is designed to allow an MDT approach with flexibility according to need. The aim is that young people can move fluidly between SIRS and FIRS teams depending on the complexity of their needs.
As the team has recently been redesigned (from one larger Getting More Help team), there is a focus on quality improvement and feedback from families to ensure population needs are being met. The postholder will be expected to contribute to quality assurance and support the evaluation process of the new pathway design.The post holder will work 10 programmed activities. Within the teams they will have responsibility of a caseload, contribute to new assessments (allocated pro rata), provide clinical support for complex cases including support with risk management, and contribute to team leadership. They are expected to work collaboratively with team members as well as medical colleagues, providing cross cover and being flexible about allocations when needed as the peer group currently takes this collaborative and supportive approach towards each other and it is important to the team and us that we maintain this culture.
The overall split of the programmed activities is 75% to be devoted to direct clinical care and 25% to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable below is indicative only; a formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter. The postholder will work across SIRS and FIRS, but the proportions can be tailored through job planning according to postholder preference and service need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- In good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Child and adolescent Psychiatry at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
- Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
- Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
- Experience of working at consultant level in a community CAMHS team
Clinical Skills and Supervision
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialty
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the team
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Expertise in risk assessment
- Confident in therapeutic risk taking
- Commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post
- Experience in supervising resident doctors and SAS doctors
- Experience in supervising non-medical colleagues e.g. NMP
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching resident doctors
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals
Desirable
- Medical education qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Experience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practice
- Audit or other quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Experience of grant-funded project work
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields
Other
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- UK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternative
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Medical degree
- Fully registered with the General Medical Council
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.
Desirable
- A higher degree such as MD or PhD
- Additional clinical qualifications
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice
- In good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Experience of clinical work in Child and adolescent Psychiatry at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
- Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
- Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
- Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry
Desirable
- Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
- Experience of working at consultant level in a community CAMHS team
Clinical Skills and Supervision
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialty
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the team
- Ability to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Expertise in risk assessment
- Confident in therapeutic risk taking
- Commitment to clinical governance
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post
- Experience in supervising resident doctors and SAS doctors
- Experience in supervising non-medical colleagues e.g. NMP
Teaching
Essential
- Experience in teaching resident doctors
- Good teaching and communication skills
- Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
- Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals
Desirable
- Medical education qualification
Research and Audit
Essential
- Experience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practice
- Audit or other quality improvement experience
Desirable
- Experience of grant-funded project work
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields
Other
Essential
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- UK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternative
Desirable
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).
