Job summary
Devon has created 2 new Consultant Child and Adolescent
posts in its newly developed Urgent Care Pathway that will work within the Crisis
and Home treatment Teams (CRHTT). Devon has 3 CRHTTs and an Assertive Outreach
team within its Urgent Care Pathway. Each CRHTT delivers care into our 3 main localities
serving 4 local hospitals. These posts have medical leadership at their heart;
they offer significant scope to work with the leadership team to develop and
shape the service; working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team to
provide high standard, timely, accessible care.
The candidate will work alongside a vibrant and thoughtful
consultant group who are based in localities providing psychiatry to the
different mental pathways which include; Managing Mood and Emotions, Managing
Eating, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity.
We invite candidates who have a passion and ideas for
supporting young people in crisis or who have complex mental health needs that
need intensive support. We also invite colleagues with an interest in medical
education; the service having strong links with 2 universities and medical
schools.
Devon is a large county with beautiful coastline, moorland
and cities. We invite candidates that are wishing to work full time or less
than full time also to apply and see what Devon has to offer.
Candidates will be joining Devon CAMHS which is
a CQC rated Good service and part of a wider Integrated service within
Children and Family Health Devon.
Main duties of the job
This is a 10PA post working
in the Urgent Care Pathway. The service has a strong multidisciplinary ethos
and successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to
working flexibly with colleagues from other disciplines in an integrated way.
The appointee will be
expected to provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team, supporting
the team with clinical decision making, offering clinical assessments and
consultation when appropriate.
There will be a
particularly strong emphasis on clinical leadership, working with service leads
to develop safe and effective services; actively contributing to the strategic
development of the service.
The successful candidate
will join the regular peer group CPD forum and will be supported to become a
clinical and/or educational supervisor and engage in teaching opportunities.
They would also be supported to develop special interests if in keeping with
wider service needs.
The successful candidate will additionally be
expected to participate in on call duties.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full
Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will
provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Teaching and Supervision / Management
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- MRC Psych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy.
- CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics.
Person Specification
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Teaching and Supervision / Management
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
- To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- MRC Psych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy.
- CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics.
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).
