Job summary
As an IMG with a substantial
work experience in CAMHS, I was sceptical before moving to UK and specifically
opting for Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust amongst other options,
but after working in Core CAMHS,
Worcestershire for around 3 years I can just say that I relish the work environment so much that I
look forward to Mondays with excitement (which is not an exaggeration!); Staff,
peers and managers have been so supportive, encouraging and kind that I feel so
fortunate to have selected this trust as my workplace" Dr V, Consultant Psychiatrist
If you would like to work with
colleagues like Dr V and have a consistent and child-centred approach, please
apply for this post. We offer:
A substantive post at 10PAs per
week
Monday to Friday service between
9am to 5pm
No on call rota
Up to 30 days of study leave
over three years
Staff turnover in CAMHS below
the national average
Low tier 4 admission rate, due
to a strong MDT approach to child centred care
A service meeting targets for
assessment in CAMHS
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with
statutory and voluntary agencies.
To manage a compact case load of the most complex cases and
to provide senior medical advice, support, consultancy and clinical leadership
to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Core CAMHS.
To conduct outpatient clinics consisting of routine and
urgent new patient assessments and review/follow up appointments.
To carry out home visits and telephone/remote consultations
with service users as appropriate.
To participate in appropriate multi-disciplinary team
meetings such as MDT meetings & CPA reviews.
To maintain electronic health records in accordance with
Trust policies.
To undertake and maintain statutory and mandatory training
requirements.
To actively participate in clinical governance activities.
To work within the
duties and responsibilities of the Mental Health Act
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
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27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
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Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
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Flexible and agile working opportunities
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Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
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Wide range of supportive staff networks
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Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes.
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your data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to
pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from
you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role
please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
- Evidence of involvement in building and improving team relationships.
- An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group.
- Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
- Evidence of involvement in building and improving team relationships.
- An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group.
- Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership
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).
