Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to gain experience in a specialist forensic service for children and young people. Alongside other team members, the post holder will contribute to the provision of a highly specialist advice, consultation, assessment and intervention service for young people presenting with risk to others and complex needs by: providing brief advice and multiagency consultation; facilitating consultation surgeries within local multiagency services; supporting case management and individual care planning; developing and delivering training to multi-agency services; and offering assessment and interventions. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and the positive impact this has on our staff and our service users. We welcome and actively encourage applications from those with lived experiences of mental health and care services and from Black and minority groups. We would also welcome applications from candidates who would like part-time or flexible working hours.This post is to provide consultant leadership for the regionally commissioned community Forensic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (FCAMHS) covering the 12 boroughs within the South London Partnership (SLP). The FCAMHS team and, therefore, this post will be managed by SLAM and the postholder will be accountable to the Lead Clinician for National and Specialist CAMHS (ultimately to the SLAM Medical Director).
Main duties of the job
The Consultant Psychiatrist will provide joint clinical service leadership alongside the consultant clinical psychologist/service lead. They will lead on team consultations and assessments. Interventions are multidisciplinary with consultant psychiatry involvement when indicated. The postholder will work with borough CAMHS services across South London (12 boroughs) and a number of agencies including children's services, youth offending teams (YOTs), secure settings/YOI, courts, schools/education.The Consultant Psychiatrist will be involved with development of the FCAMHS service and liaison with FCAMHS development at a national level, including via an established psychiatry network. Other aspects of this role include linking with inpatient services, teaching and training and informing policy development.Operationally the team sits within National and Specialist CAMHS outpatient services in SLAM.
About us
Maudsley Hospital (headquarters)Our Trust headquarters is located at Denmark Hill less than 5 minutes from the train station (zone 2) and is within walking distance from the beautiful green spaces of Ruskin Park and the vibrant high-street that offers great shopping opportunities and with a wide range of restaurants. You will be based at the Michael Rutter Centre, on the Maudsley Hospital site but you will be expected to travel to other sites across the South London Partnership
Flexible working:As one of the few Trusts in London we are proud to offer flexible working as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 6pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance. (This may include working early mornings, later evenings or Saturdays as part of the core working hours/working pattern for this post)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for providing specialist child and adolescent forensic mental health expertise in advising, providing formal consultation, assessment and intervention. They will be actively involved with many agencies, families and carers. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop leadership skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will be responsible for providing specialist child and adolescent forensic mental health expertise in advising, providing formal consultation, assessment and intervention. They will be actively involved with many agencies, families and carers. This is an exciting opportunity to further develop leadership skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRC Psych or equivalent ( A )
- CCT (or within 6 months of accreditation) ( A )
- Full GMC Registration & inclusion on Specialist GMC Register ( A )
- Sec 12 (2) and Approved Clinician status (or undertaking to obtain this on taking up the post) (A/I)
Desirable
- Higher degree or additional qualifications (e.g, MSc, PhD on a related topic/ neuroscience, Psychotherapy diploma, Teaching Proficiency)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Psychiatric Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or being within 6 months of achieving CCT accreditation Or Equivalent training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CESR issued by PMETB) (A/I)
- Training and experience in forensic psychiatry (A/I)
- Experience of working with young people in mental health community settings
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of effective multi-agency partnership.
- Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities.
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in relevant therapeutic practice (e.g. psychoeducation, parenting groups, CBT or Family Therapy) A/I
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists Guidelines) (A/I)
- CCT in Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview (A/I)
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry A/I AND/OR previous consultant experience. Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.
- Development of multidisciplinary teamwork, close collaboration with a wide variety of services including the criminal justice system education, health and social care.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Therapeutic skills relevant to the management of children and young people with complex forensic presentations (I)
- Expert competence in forensic psychiatry (I)
- Evidence based practice (I)
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national and professional guidelines (A/I)
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary settings (A/I)
- Knowledge and understanding of the centrality of Safeguarding and the Rights of The Child in clinical practice (I)
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in ADOS and ADI
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic mental health records and Information and Communications Technology
- Knowledge and experience in outcome measures in children and young people with neuropsychiatric disorders
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and compliance with Clinical Governance guidance structures and principles (e.g, service quality improvement, gap analysis) (I)
- Participation in quality improvement work (A/I)
- Participation in development of service protocols and service development projects (A/I)
- Demonstrable ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team (A/I)
- Must have excellent skills in communication in English with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff or other organisations (A/I )
- Must be skilled in professional collaboration (A/I)
- Must have an interest in and commitment to Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry ( A/I)
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in leadership and management (A/I)
Teaching
Essential
- Approved training and experience in teaching (e.g., undergraduates, post-graduate students)
- Experience of and interest in developing post-graduate teaching (A/I)
- Approved training and experience as clinical and educational supervisor to junior doctors (A/I)
Desirable
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the development/training programmes for staff of all disciplines (e.g, nurse, GPs). A/I d)Higher training or qualification in postgraduate clinical education A/I
- A higher teaching degree (e.g, lecturer, senior lecturer, reader)
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching (A/I)
- Higher training or qualification in postgraduate clinical education (A/I)
Academic Acheivements
Essential
- Approved training and experience in research and quality improvement project understanding and experience (A/I)
Desirable
- Demonstrable academic achievements to support continued allocation of Research time in job plan (A/I)
- A proven track record, in child and adolescent psychiatry research (e.g., lead research team, research supervisor, oral communications) (A/I )
- A higher research degree (e.g. MPhil, MD or PhD) (A)
- Publication(s) accepted by peer review journals in a relevant academic field (A)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel and able meet the demands of providing a clinical service within London
- Honesty and integrity. Flexibility of approach (I)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the current NHS context and ability to work within constantly changing environment (I)
- Membership of Medical Defence Organisation (A)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRC Psych or equivalent ( A )
- CCT (or within 6 months of accreditation) ( A )
- Full GMC Registration & inclusion on Specialist GMC Register ( A )
- Sec 12 (2) and Approved Clinician status (or undertaking to obtain this on taking up the post) (A/I)
Desirable
- Higher degree or additional qualifications (e.g, MSc, PhD on a related topic/ neuroscience, Psychotherapy diploma, Teaching Proficiency)
Training and Experience
Essential
- Completion of Higher Psychiatric Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or being within 6 months of achieving CCT accreditation Or Equivalent training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CESR issued by PMETB) (A/I)
- Training and experience in forensic psychiatry (A/I)
- Experience of working with young people in mental health community settings
- Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working
- Experience of effective multi-agency partnership.
- Ability to undertake full range of consultant responsibilities.
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in relevant therapeutic practice (e.g. psychoeducation, parenting groups, CBT or Family Therapy) A/I
- Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists Guidelines) (A/I)
- CCT in Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry OR within six months of achieving CCT at the time of interview (A/I)
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry A/I AND/OR previous consultant experience. Sub-speciality or other specialist clinical training relevant to post.
- Application of evidence-based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group.
- Development of multidisciplinary teamwork, close collaboration with a wide variety of services including the criminal justice system education, health and social care.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Therapeutic skills relevant to the management of children and young people with complex forensic presentations (I)
- Expert competence in forensic psychiatry (I)
- Evidence based practice (I)
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant national and professional guidelines (A/I)
- Experience of working in multidisciplinary settings (A/I)
- Knowledge and understanding of the centrality of Safeguarding and the Rights of The Child in clinical practice (I)
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in ADOS and ADI
- Knowledge and understanding of electronic mental health records and Information and Communications Technology
- Knowledge and experience in outcome measures in children and young people with neuropsychiatric disorders
Management and Leadership
Essential
- Knowledge, understanding and compliance with Clinical Governance guidance structures and principles (e.g, service quality improvement, gap analysis) (I)
- Participation in quality improvement work (A/I)
- Participation in development of service protocols and service development projects (A/I)
- Demonstrable ability to effectively lead a multidisciplinary team (A/I)
- Must have excellent skills in communication in English with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff or other organisations (A/I )
- Must be skilled in professional collaboration (A/I)
- Must have an interest in and commitment to Child and Adolescent Forensic Psychiatry ( A/I)
Desirable
- Approved training and experience in leadership and management (A/I)
Teaching
Essential
- Approved training and experience in teaching (e.g., undergraduates, post-graduate students)
- Experience of and interest in developing post-graduate teaching (A/I)
- Approved training and experience as clinical and educational supervisor to junior doctors (A/I)
Desirable
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of the development/training programmes for staff of all disciplines (e.g, nurse, GPs). A/I d)Higher training or qualification in postgraduate clinical education A/I
- A higher teaching degree (e.g, lecturer, senior lecturer, reader)
- Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching (A/I)
- Higher training or qualification in postgraduate clinical education (A/I)
Academic Acheivements
Essential
- Approved training and experience in research and quality improvement project understanding and experience (A/I)
Desirable
- Demonstrable academic achievements to support continued allocation of Research time in job plan (A/I)
- A proven track record, in child and adolescent psychiatry research (e.g., lead research team, research supervisor, oral communications) (A/I )
- A higher research degree (e.g. MPhil, MD or PhD) (A)
- Publication(s) accepted by peer review journals in a relevant academic field (A)
Personal Skills
Essential
- Ability to travel and able meet the demands of providing a clinical service within London
- Honesty and integrity. Flexibility of approach (I)
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of the current NHS context and ability to work within constantly changing environment (I)
- Membership of Medical Defence Organisation (A)
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).
