Job summary
This is an exciting, fixed term locum post of CAMHS Specialty Doctor for the Neurodevelopmental pathway where 4 sessions are available. The post was developed to help support this pathway, secondary to an increase in referrals of patients with neurodevelopmental conditions primarily ADHD and ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition). These multidisciplinary pathways for the assessment, diagnosis and management of children and young people with ADHD and Autistic Spectrum Conditions, are supported in conjunction with nursing and psychology colleagues. The pathway involves obtaining written information / screening questionnaires from parents and school. A decision is then made with regards to the need to carry out further direct assessment by a neurodevelopmental team practitioner. After this point the CAMHS Speciality Doctor will contribute to the diagnostic assessment & treatment / management. The Speciality Doctor will also support Autism assessments and management of associated difficulties, for example sleep difficulties, anxiety, school difficulties and challenging behaviours etc.
Main duties of the job
Referrals for a neurodevelopmental assessment are submitted by the child / young person's GP or school to Rochdale CAMHS. The pre-referral paperwork (SNAP questionnaires /parent + teacher checklists and developmental history) is triaged by the neurodevelopmental team to determine if an ADHD assessment is indicated. If an assessment is indicated the young person is seen for an initial assessment. If assessing for ADHD, a QB test is arranged and if assessing for ASC, an ADOS assessment is arranged. All the information gathered, and the results of these assessments are then discussed at the ASC MDT meeting (for ASC assessments) and in a consultation meeting with a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (for ADHD assessments), where an outcome is agreed. A feedback appointment is then arranged with the family and young person. If the child / young person meets the diagnostic criteria for ADHD they are added to the Psychiatry waiting list for further input from the Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist or the future Locum Specialty Doctor for Neurodevelopmental conditions. Patients who are diagnosed with ASC are discharged back to the care of their GP unless there are significant additional mental health needs requiring further input from CAMHS.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
- Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance
- Access to Continued Professional Development
- Involvement in improvement and research activities
- Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service
- Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will not have any out of hours responsibilities but will be expected to contribute where appropriate to the day time duty medical rota in Rochdale CAMHS. This may include writing repeat prescriptions for ADHD patients and dealing with medication queries for ADHD and ASC patients.
- The Locum Specialty Doctor will be expected to accumulate their own out-patient load from new referrals and help out with known patients in out-patients and pick up ongoing patient management through the team as appropriate.
- The Locum Specialty Doctor is expected to contribute to the bio-psychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. The CAMHS team offers various psychological therapies such as CBT, family therapy, IPT and DBT.
- The postholder will be expected to adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintain appropriate professional records, confidentiality, administration of out-patient clinics and the appropriate admin/discharge and referral procedures.
- There is an on-site Duty Consultant every day of the week to support and provide consultation to the Locum Specialty Doctor with respect to any urgent assessments / matters. This is separate to the weekly clinical supervision sessions which will be provided by the supervising Consultant.
The postholder will be expected to utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also the New Mental Health Act, the Children Act and the Mental Capacity Act when required.
The postholder will work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. This includes providing regular consultation to other agencies involved in the care of young people.
The postholder will attend regular (weekly) supervision meetings with one of the Rochdale CAMHS Consultant. This provides a forum for discussing and receiving advice with respect to their clinical cases, learning from their consultant supervisor and caseload management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- The post holder will not have any out of hours responsibilities but will be expected to contribute where appropriate to the day time duty medical rota in Rochdale CAMHS. This may include writing repeat prescriptions for ADHD patients and dealing with medication queries for ADHD and ASC patients.
- The Locum Specialty Doctor will be expected to accumulate their own out-patient load from new referrals and help out with known patients in out-patients and pick up ongoing patient management through the team as appropriate.
- The Locum Specialty Doctor is expected to contribute to the bio-psychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. The CAMHS team offers various psychological therapies such as CBT, family therapy, IPT and DBT.
- The postholder will be expected to adhere to the policies and procedures in support of the caseload, maintain appropriate professional records, confidentiality, administration of out-patient clinics and the appropriate admin/discharge and referral procedures.
- There is an on-site Duty Consultant every day of the week to support and provide consultation to the Locum Specialty Doctor with respect to any urgent assessments / matters. This is separate to the weekly clinical supervision sessions which will be provided by the supervising Consultant.
The postholder will be expected to utilise the Care Programme Approach, and also the New Mental Health Act, the Children Act and the Mental Capacity Act when required.
The postholder will work in partnership with other professionals/agencies involved in the care of young people, across departmental and organisational boundaries. This includes providing regular consultation to other agencies involved in the care of young people.
The postholder will attend regular (weekly) supervision meetings with one of the Rochdale CAMHS Consultant. This provides a forum for discussing and receiving advice with respect to their clinical cases, learning from their consultant supervisor and caseload management.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- At Least 2 years of Experience of Psychiatry or Paediatrics at CT / ST level.
- Knowledge of ADHD and how ADHD is treated in children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development, common emotional and behavioural conditions.
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
- Safe prescribing practice
- Safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Experience in CAMHS or Paediatric Settings
Character
Essential
- Personable character. Flexible. Reliable. Good team working skills. At ease with MDT working. Ability to know own limits
- ask advice and accept challenges to one's views
- Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings.
- Skilled at engaging children and young people
Motivation
Essential
- Strong Interest in Children and Young People's mental health services
Desirable
- High degree of self-motivation in this speciality, including specific training or other initiatives.
Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
- Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives
- Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change
- Initiative
Desirable
Health and Appearance
Essential
- To professional standards
Desirable
- To professional standards
Management
Essential
- Personal organisation and time management skills
- Excellent liaison and communication skills
- Good teamwork skills
- Letter and Report writing skills
Desirable
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Governance
Essential
- Willingness to participate in annual appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme
- Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent. Full GMC registration.
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- At Least 2 years of Experience of Psychiatry or Paediatrics at CT / ST level.
- Knowledge of ADHD and how ADHD is treated in children and young people.
- Knowledge of child development, common emotional and behavioural conditions.
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
- Safe prescribing practice
- Safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Experience in CAMHS or Paediatric Settings
Character
Essential
- Personable character. Flexible. Reliable. Good team working skills. At ease with MDT working. Ability to know own limits
- ask advice and accept challenges to one's views
- Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings.
- Skilled at engaging children and young people
Motivation
Essential
- Strong Interest in Children and Young People's mental health services
Desirable
- High degree of self-motivation in this speciality, including specific training or other initiatives.
Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
- Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives
- Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change
- Initiative
Desirable
Health and Appearance
Essential
- To professional standards
Desirable
- To professional standards
Management
Essential
- Personal organisation and time management skills
- Excellent liaison and communication skills
- Good teamwork skills
- Letter and Report writing skills
Desirable
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Governance
Essential
- Willingness to participate in annual appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme
- Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
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).
