Job summary
This is an exciting post of CAMHS Specialty Doctor at Bury for the Neurodevelopmental pathway where 10 sessions are available. The post is initially for 6 months, with the potential to extend further. There has been a recent investment to expand the team to provide a service to young people up until the age of 18. The post was developed to help support the neurodevelopmental pathway, secondary to an increase in referrals of patients with neurodevelopmental conditions primarily ADHD and ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition).
Main duties of the job
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. The case is then discussed with a consultant to consider whether a diagnosis is likely. 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.
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
This is an exciting new post of CAMHS Specialty Doctor for the Neurodevelopmental pathway where 10 sessions are available. The post is initially for 6 months, with the potential to extend further. There has been a recent investment to expand the team to provide a service to young people up until the age of 18. The post was developed to help support the neurodevelopmental 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. The case is then discussed with a consultant to consider whether a diagnosis is likely. 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.
The successful candidate will join an experienced community multidisciplinary Specialist CAMHS team. They will join three CAMHS Consultant colleague and other junior doctors working from Bury community CAMHS.
The postholder will join a dynamic and supportive CAMHS Medical workforce working across the Trust footprint in Bury, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale and Stockport.
The post is very suitable for an experienced CAMHS Specialty Doctor or CT2. The expected caseload would be around 50 to 60 open cases and a proportion of the cases will have an allocated case worker attached.
The postholder will also be encouraged to participate in Trust workstreams for further development of CAMHS services in collaboration with their Consultant supervisor and the CAMHS Clinical Director.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is an exciting new post of CAMHS Specialty Doctor for the Neurodevelopmental pathway where 10 sessions are available. The post is initially for 6 months, with the potential to extend further. There has been a recent investment to expand the team to provide a service to young people up until the age of 18. The post was developed to help support the neurodevelopmental 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. The case is then discussed with a consultant to consider whether a diagnosis is likely. 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.
The successful candidate will join an experienced community multidisciplinary Specialist CAMHS team. They will join three CAMHS Consultant colleague and other junior doctors working from Bury community CAMHS.
The postholder will join a dynamic and supportive CAMHS Medical workforce working across the Trust footprint in Bury, Bury, Tameside, Rochdale and Stockport.
The post is very suitable for an experienced CAMHS Specialty Doctor or CT2. The expected caseload would be around 50 to 60 open cases and a proportion of the cases will have an allocated case worker attached.
The postholder will also be encouraged to participate in Trust workstreams for further development of CAMHS services in collaboration with their Consultant supervisor and the CAMHS Clinical Director.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION 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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATION 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
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).
