Job summary
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS (CNWL)
Fixed-Term, Part-Time (8PAs)
We are currently seeking a 8 PA consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist to work within the Emotional Disorders Team within Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS (CNWL) for a fixed term of 3 months to cover a vacancy. This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic, innovative and dedicated child and adolescent psychiatrist to join a dynamic and passionate multi-disciplinary team and friendly supportive consultant colleagues in a team with one core trainee .
Further Information & Arrangements to visit
Karen Malan - Team Manager (CAMHS K&C) / 0203 3173599
Main duties of the job
This is an 8 PAs post for the Emotional Disorders Treatment Team in core CAMHS.
The Emotional Disorders Team (EDT) offers assessment to children and young people presenting with complex presentations (including trauma and attachment issues) involving multi-agency working. EDT MDT clinicians carry out assessments which are discussed in the weekly post assessment meeting where psychiatric diagnosis/(es) and a management plan (in line with the current evidence base) is agreed. A weekly MDT meeting also allows for discussion and review of open cases.
Staff in the Emotional Disorders Team currently includes a consultant child psychiatrist (0.8),- this post , psychologist (0.5), child psychotherapist (1.0), family therapist (1.4), nursing (0.6), assistant psychologist (1.0), clinical associate psychologist (1.0), CBT therapist (0.8 clinical and 0.2 EDT lead) as well as administrative support. Each case has a case manager allocated from within the MDT.
About us
"Central and North West London (CNWL) specialises in caring for people with a wide range of mental and physical health needs and is one of the largest mental health trusts in England. Each CAMHS service has its own local management structure: Kensington & Cheslea CAMHS has a Lead Psychiatrist, Therapies lead and team manager who work closely with the inner boroughs service manager. Each sub-team has a psychiatry and therapy lead and they, together with the team and service manager form the local senior management team which meets monthly. The postholder will be part of the SMT. The Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS team is well established and staffed by a large multi-disciplinary team of clinicians. We aim to provide an accessible, flexible and responsive local service for patients and professionals working with children in the area using a range of therapeutic interventions including behaviour, systemic, CBT, IPT-A, DBT, psycho-dynamic and group therapies as well as psychopharmacological approaches. Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS is a Tier 3 service, accepting referrals from GPs, paediatrics, schools and Children's Services. The service has active service user groups for young people and parents. The team has a monthly CPD session and local care quality meeting, a monthly local consultants meeting and a monthly senior management meeting which the postholder will be part of."
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychiatric leadership to the Emotional Disorders Team (EDT) To provide clinical input to the EDT including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments. Supporting the EDT MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model. Providing psychiatric consultation to the EDT MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide psychiatric leadership to the Emotional Disorders Team (EDT) To provide clinical input to the EDT including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments. Supporting the EDT MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model. Providing psychiatric consultation to the EDT MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Section 12 MHA Approved
- Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
- Primary medical degree
- On the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality
- Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines
- Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders
Desirable
- Management Training
- Experience of Research
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Experience of team working
- Sound organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
- Section 12 MHA Approved
- Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
- Primary medical degree
- On the Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Desirable
- MRCPsych (or equivalent)
- An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
- Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training
Experience, Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality
- Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines
- Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders
Desirable
- Management Training
- Experience of Research
- Experience in Paediatrics
- Publication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people
- Demonstrable leadership skills
- Experience of team working
- Sound organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment
- Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands
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).
