Job summary
his is an exciting opportunity to fill the specialty doctor post within the well-established Basingstoke CAMHS Team. The role will be based at Bramblys Drive in Basingstoke. While outpatient clinics are predominantly on site within the division, the use of digital technology is increasing, leading to the expectation of remote consultations and contacts via video conferencing to meet service needs where appropriate or agreed.
The successful candidate will collaborate with key stakeholders to enhance psychiatric care for children and young people as well as their families as part of the team. They will deliver clinical care for patients open to the service.
Main duties of the job
*To provide mental health assessment, treatment and case management both directly and through colleague consultation to referred children and young people aged 0 - 18 years and to their families, according to criteria agreed with local commissioners.
*To record and communicate such activity as appropriate according to best practice and Trust requirements.
*To balance demand for both scheduled and unscheduled clinical care in collaboration with colleagues and service managers.
*To participate in team and peer clinical supervision and co-working arrangements.
*To join the local Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists' Peer Supervision and Continuing Professional Development Group.
*To respond flexibly to the reasonable requests of the service for exceptional unplanned activity such as may be required and for gradual change in the Consultant role as part of the evolution of children's services
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- 3 years full time hospital service in Psychiatry since registration
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settings
- Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical examination of patients
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals
- Competent to work without direct supervision
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of different models of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised basic Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration with license to practice
- 3 years full time hospital service in Psychiatry since registration
- Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute & community psychiatric settings
- Knowledge of UK Hospital Systems (or equivalent)
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Ability to take a full Psychiatric history, mental state and physical examination of patients
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical workload
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Dictate clear, concise letters to other professionals
- Competent to work without direct supervision
- Ability to use IT, including e-mail and the internet
- Knowledge of different models of care
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St.Mary's Community Health Campus (Portsmouth)
Milton Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO3 6AD
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
