Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Locum NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Locum Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Locum) Hours Part time - 12 hours per week (0.3 WTE) Job ref 260-TP-955 Site Tavistock Centre Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro-rata) including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers - North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. _ Job overview Are you a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a passion for working with children and young people? Are you interested in working in a dynamic and innovative CAMHS team? This is an exciting opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join one of our well-established, diverse and supportive CAMHS teams. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post. Main duties of the job To provide a highly visible Child and Adolescent Psychiatry contribution to the multi- disciplinary team in the Autism Assessment pathway. Provide leadership to the team and across the system on areas of effective practice and evidence based care and quality improvement. Attend weekly team meetings (business and multidisciplinary case discussion) where appropriate. To contribute to the MDT formulation meetings in the assessment pathway. Provide psychiatric assessments including meetings with parents and carers, and other professionals, and including assessment of risk to self and in a range of settings as required, including clinic-based appointments, schools, family homes, and other residential settings. Keep accurate records and complete care record forms and outcome measures in a timely way. Provide consultation to other members of the team regarding cases held by the team, and psychiatric input to these cases. To provide high quality psychiatric reports, which are accessible to a multi-agency audience, to assist other agencies to plan their service in light of a child or young person's mental health difficulties. To contribute to data collection, audit, QI outcome monitoring and relevant research. To be an active member of the senior staff group within the teams and undertake leadership and service development duties alongside the Team Manager. Provide expertise on mental capacity and consent. Be aware of safeguarding concerns at all times and liaise / refer to social services as needed. Working for our organisation The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (T&P) are the main provider of CAMHS Services to Camden and provide a range of regional and national mental health services. The Education and Training Directorate provide training for clinicians, social workers, nurses, teachers and many other professionals. The clinician-tutor model and multidisciplinary approach ensures courses are relevant, transformative and empowering. There are 3 service Lines within the Trust: Camden, Child and Family Unit and Adult Services. Overall, there are 30 multidisciplinary teams in the Trust providing services from pre-birth up to the age of 25. There are 30 Medical Consultants in the Trust. The services cover generic whole area child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) through to highly specialist local and national services. The majority of the teams are multidisciplinary, with expertise in a range of treatment modalities including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, systemic psychotherapy, as well as a wide range of specialist interventions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person specification Clinical Skills & Knowledge Excellent knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of getting CCT Wide range of specialist and sub- specialist experience relevant to post withing NHS or comparable service. Experience 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 Experience in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and young people with Neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and ASC. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Able to deliver postgraduate teaching and training Wide excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. SL, AAC, Ref Wide experience and skill of therapeutic work with children and young people and their families. Evidence of working flexibly with team members and with young people providing appointments in a range of community settings. Section 12 approved or eligible to apply Able to plan and deliver postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Academic Skill & Lielong Learning Ability to work in and provide clinical leadership Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. _ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you areeligible under theUKVI points based system . By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation. We communicate to all job applicants via the email address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure you check your email on regular basis and inform us if you would prefer an alternative option or any changes to your details after making your application. PLEASE NOTE: . click apply for full job details
Jul 28, 2025
Full time
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Locum NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Locum Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract Fixed term: 6 months (Locum) Hours Part time - 12 hours per week (0.3 WTE) Job ref 260-TP-955 Site Tavistock Centre Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum (pro-rata) including HCAS Salary period Yearly Closing 07/08/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers - North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. _ Job overview Are you a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a passion for working with children and young people? Are you interested in working in a dynamic and innovative CAMHS team? This is an exciting opportunity for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join one of our well-established, diverse and supportive CAMHS teams. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post. Main duties of the job To provide a highly visible Child and Adolescent Psychiatry contribution to the multi- disciplinary team in the Autism Assessment pathway. Provide leadership to the team and across the system on areas of effective practice and evidence based care and quality improvement. Attend weekly team meetings (business and multidisciplinary case discussion) where appropriate. To contribute to the MDT formulation meetings in the assessment pathway. Provide psychiatric assessments including meetings with parents and carers, and other professionals, and including assessment of risk to self and in a range of settings as required, including clinic-based appointments, schools, family homes, and other residential settings. Keep accurate records and complete care record forms and outcome measures in a timely way. Provide consultation to other members of the team regarding cases held by the team, and psychiatric input to these cases. To provide high quality psychiatric reports, which are accessible to a multi-agency audience, to assist other agencies to plan their service in light of a child or young person's mental health difficulties. To contribute to data collection, audit, QI outcome monitoring and relevant research. To be an active member of the senior staff group within the teams and undertake leadership and service development duties alongside the Team Manager. Provide expertise on mental capacity and consent. Be aware of safeguarding concerns at all times and liaise / refer to social services as needed. Working for our organisation The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust (T&P) are the main provider of CAMHS Services to Camden and provide a range of regional and national mental health services. The Education and Training Directorate provide training for clinicians, social workers, nurses, teachers and many other professionals. The clinician-tutor model and multidisciplinary approach ensures courses are relevant, transformative and empowering. There are 3 service Lines within the Trust: Camden, Child and Family Unit and Adult Services. Overall, there are 30 multidisciplinary teams in the Trust providing services from pre-birth up to the age of 25. There are 30 Medical Consultants in the Trust. The services cover generic whole area child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS) through to highly specialist local and national services. The majority of the teams are multidisciplinary, with expertise in a range of treatment modalities including psychoanalytic psychotherapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, systemic psychotherapy, as well as a wide range of specialist interventions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person specification Clinical Skills & Knowledge Excellent knowledge in child and adolescent psychiatry Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of getting CCT Wide range of specialist and sub- specialist experience relevant to post withing NHS or comparable service. Experience 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 Experience in the psychiatric assessment and treatment of children and young people with Neurodevelopmental conditions including ADHD and ASC. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA Able to deliver postgraduate teaching and training Wide excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. SL, AAC, Ref Wide experience and skill of therapeutic work with children and young people and their families. Evidence of working flexibly with team members and with young people providing appointments in a range of community settings. Section 12 approved or eligible to apply Able to plan and deliver postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post Academic Skill & Lielong Learning Ability to work in and provide clinical leadership Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken Participated in continuous professional development Participated in research or service evaluation. Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence. Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. _ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you areeligible under theUKVI points based system . By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation. We communicate to all job applicants via the email address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure you check your email on regular basis and inform us if you would prefer an alternative option or any changes to your details after making your application. PLEASE NOTE: . click apply for full job details
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Psychiatry in Forensic Psychotherapy Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12months) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (6 programmed activities) Job ref 260-TP-950 Site Portman Clinic Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum including HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/07/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers - North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. _ Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy with excellent clinical, interpersonal, and risk management skills, and enjoys teaching, training and consulting to a wide range of colleagues, teams, and institutions within health, forensic and social care settings. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post. The Tavistock & Portman has a worldwide reputation for therapeutic approaches in Mental Health and is a leading provider of post-graduate training and academic courses for Mental Health and Social Care professions. The Portman Clinic is a NHS England commissioned national specialist outpatient clinic offering psychoanalytically orientated assessment, treatment and management for children, adolescents and adults who suffer from problematic sexual behaviours or engage in delinquent, criminal or violent behaviour. Treatment offered is individual, group and couple therapy. The aim of the Portman Clinic is to develop a body of knowledge on criminality, sexual deviancy and violence through its clinical work and to disseminate this expertise through consultancy, teaching and training, research and publication. Main duties of the job This is a six programmed activity (PA) locum Consultant Psychiatrist post to provide clinical services and contribute to the consultancy, teaching, and research activities of the Clinic over a 12 month FTC Specifically, the post holder will provide assessments, individual and/or group psychotherapyfor patients, supervise a psychiatry specialist trainee in forensic psychotherapy, engage in the Clinic's other teaching and training programmes, offer consultancy to teams and organisations in the forensic field and engage in clinical governance, audit and outcome research. Working for our organisation The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details please see attached detailed job description For further information about the post please contact: Dr Jessica Yakeley, Clinical Lead, Portman Clinic, on Person specification Person Specification MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Experience of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and other therapeutic modalities Experience of working with forensic patients Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Good capacity to communicate with colleagues and clients Experience of working with professional networks Capacity to be in a leadership role Experience of audit and outcome monitoring Experience of teaching and supervision MRCPsych or equivalent Inclusion on The GMC's Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of award of CCT Section 12 Approval _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. _ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you areeligible under theUKVI points based system . By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation. We communicate to all job applicants via the email address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure you check your email on regular basis and inform us if you would prefer an alternative option or any changes to your details after making your application. PLEASE NOTE: The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job. Candidates suitable for shortlisting will be contacted within three weeks. If you have not heard from us within this time then you have not been successful on this occasion. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date In submitting an application form, you authorise theTavistockand Portman NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a "selfie" using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using runarrative and Equifax . click apply for full job details
Jul 27, 2025
Full time
Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Main area Psychiatry in Forensic Psychotherapy Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Locum Consultant Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12months) Hours Part time - 24 hours per week (6 programmed activities) Job ref 260-TP-950 Site Portman Clinic Town London Salary £105,504 - £139,882 Per annum including HCAS (pro rata) Salary period Yearly Closing 27/07/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Please note in order to progress your application, your data will be processed by our 3 rd party recruitment providers - North London Partners Shared Service, who conduct recruitment activities on behalf of The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. The Trust uses electronic new starter forms on Trac to collect personal details. Information collected is securely stored and used to set up the employee record on the ESR HR system. _ Job overview We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychotherapy with excellent clinical, interpersonal, and risk management skills, and enjoys teaching, training and consulting to a wide range of colleagues, teams, and institutions within health, forensic and social care settings. Candidates are requested to use the section "Supporting Information" on the application form to set out their reasons for applying and their suitability, referring to the person specification, for this post. The Tavistock & Portman has a worldwide reputation for therapeutic approaches in Mental Health and is a leading provider of post-graduate training and academic courses for Mental Health and Social Care professions. The Portman Clinic is a NHS England commissioned national specialist outpatient clinic offering psychoanalytically orientated assessment, treatment and management for children, adolescents and adults who suffer from problematic sexual behaviours or engage in delinquent, criminal or violent behaviour. Treatment offered is individual, group and couple therapy. The aim of the Portman Clinic is to develop a body of knowledge on criminality, sexual deviancy and violence through its clinical work and to disseminate this expertise through consultancy, teaching and training, research and publication. Main duties of the job This is a six programmed activity (PA) locum Consultant Psychiatrist post to provide clinical services and contribute to the consultancy, teaching, and research activities of the Clinic over a 12 month FTC Specifically, the post holder will provide assessments, individual and/or group psychotherapyfor patients, supervise a psychiatry specialist trainee in forensic psychotherapy, engage in the Clinic's other teaching and training programmes, offer consultancy to teams and organisations in the forensic field and engage in clinical governance, audit and outcome research. Working for our organisation The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health trust with a focus on training and education alongside a full range of mental health services and psychological therapies for children and their families, young people and adults. We are committed to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing, believing that high quality mental health services should be available for all who need them. We bring a distinctive contribution based on the importance we attach to social experience at all stages of people's lives, and our focus on psychological and developmental approaches to the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of mental ill health We contribute to the pool of ideas through our own research and development, but are also committed to bringing together the best ideas of the time, old and new, from inside and out, together with the most gifted and able professionals in our fields of endeavour. We aim to share our ideas and practice through as many routes as possible. As a Trust we aim constantly to be evolving in nature and form in relation to the environment in which we work, to ensure that our contribution remains relevant. Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further details please see attached detailed job description For further information about the post please contact: Dr Jessica Yakeley, Clinical Lead, Portman Clinic, on Person specification Person Specification MB BS or equivalent medical qualification Experience of psychoanalytic psychotherapy and other therapeutic modalities Experience of working with forensic patients Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Good capacity to communicate with colleagues and clients Experience of working with professional networks Capacity to be in a leadership role Experience of audit and outcome monitoring Experience of teaching and supervision MRCPsych or equivalent Inclusion on The GMC's Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of award of CCT Section 12 Approval _ The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. _ Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Before submitting your application and to avoid disappointment please check that you areeligible under theUKVI points based system . By applying for this role, you accept in the event you are successful that your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which is aimed at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers. Therefore we want you to complete your e-learning modules prior to joining our organisation. We communicate to all job applicants via the email address which has been provided on the application form. Please ensure you check your email on regular basis and inform us if you would prefer an alternative option or any changes to your details after making your application. PLEASE NOTE: The closing date given is a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment. Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification on their application will be shortlisted for this job. Candidates suitable for shortlisting will be contacted within three weeks. If you have not heard from us within this time then you have not been successful on this occasion. Interview arrangements will be communicated via email so please check your email regularly following the closing date In submitting an application form, you authorise theTavistockand Portman NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks youridentity and right to work documentation will be verifiedremotely (in most circumstances), using a certified identity verification service provider TrustID. You will be asked to capture an image of the relevant documents as well as a "selfie" using your smartphone/tablet (if available) for facial matching. TrustID will also perform a digital address check using runarrative and Equifax . click apply for full job details
Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 sessions per week (Include remote working) Job ref 260-TP-869 Site Tavistock Centre/Hybrid Working Town London Salary per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAS Closing 19/02/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Job overview JOB SUMMARY The Head of Financial Accounting is a 'hands on' role, with the role holder having primary responsibility for maintaining the underlying financial records of the Trust, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance. The Head of Financial Accounting also has primary responsibility for production of the Trust's annual financial statements and acts as the Trust's expert in financial accounting matters. The Head of Financial Accounting manages a team of five staff covering accounts payable, credit control, procurement administration, income and expenses. Main duties of the job Overall responsibility for planning and producing the annual accounts of the Trust, in compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including being the Trust lead with the external auditors and preparing papers for the Director of finance and the Audit Committee Interpretation and application of relevant statutory and regulator guidance and accounting standards, notably the NHS Foundation Trust annual reporting manual Liaise and negotiate with external auditors regarding the content of information provided in the Trust's Annual Accounts and Returns Preparation of detailed working papers to satisfy external audit requirements Responsibility for securing the Agreement of Balances exercise Specific responsibility for the balance sheet, fixed assets, debtors, creditors and cash flow statements. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person specification Qualifications CCAB professional qualification Degree or equivalent level of tertiary education Evidence of post graduate / qualification study Knowledge I Experience Significant post qualification experience as a financial accountant / financial controller / head of financial accounting Significant experience of preparing financial statements / accounts Significant experience of interpreting / applying international accounting standards Experience of NHS financial policies and processes Confident user of IT e.g. Microsoft Office, integrated financial ledger system, databases. Advanced Excel Able to form judgements and make autonomous decisions guided by policies and procedures Practical experience of financial accounting practices (preparation of reconciliations, accounts payable, credit control, banking etc.) Good communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues to non-finance managers Good analytical skills, able to solve complex financial and non-financial problems Experience of managing a team Personal Attributes Able to demonstrate a commitment to and a desire to live by the Trust's values. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Ability to plan and prioritise the completion of high volume / complex tasks Motivates others Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times Approachable both to staff, Finance colleagues and Trust budget managers Ability to negotiate and resolve disputes. Team player with a positive 'can do' attitude to objectives and challenges The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely .
Feb 17, 2025
Full time
Main area Finance Grade NHS AfC: Band 8b Contract 12 months (Fixed term) Hours Full time Flexible working 37.5 sessions per week (Include remote working) Job ref 260-TP-869 Site Tavistock Centre/Hybrid Working Town London Salary per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAS Closing 19/02/:59 It is a condition of this employment that you must live in and remain a resident of the United Kingdom during your employment with the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Getting vaccinated, and getting a booster, remains the best defence against COVID-19. We encourage and support staff to get COVID-19 vaccine and a booster dose as and when they are eligible. Job overview JOB SUMMARY The Head of Financial Accounting is a 'hands on' role, with the role holder having primary responsibility for maintaining the underlying financial records of the Trust, ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance. The Head of Financial Accounting also has primary responsibility for production of the Trust's annual financial statements and acts as the Trust's expert in financial accounting matters. The Head of Financial Accounting manages a team of five staff covering accounts payable, credit control, procurement administration, income and expenses. Main duties of the job Overall responsibility for planning and producing the annual accounts of the Trust, in compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, including being the Trust lead with the external auditors and preparing papers for the Director of finance and the Audit Committee Interpretation and application of relevant statutory and regulator guidance and accounting standards, notably the NHS Foundation Trust annual reporting manual Liaise and negotiate with external auditors regarding the content of information provided in the Trust's Annual Accounts and Returns Preparation of detailed working papers to satisfy external audit requirements Responsibility for securing the Agreement of Balances exercise Specific responsibility for the balance sheet, fixed assets, debtors, creditors and cash flow statements. This is not an exhaustive list, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties. Person specification Qualifications CCAB professional qualification Degree or equivalent level of tertiary education Evidence of post graduate / qualification study Knowledge I Experience Significant post qualification experience as a financial accountant / financial controller / head of financial accounting Significant experience of preparing financial statements / accounts Significant experience of interpreting / applying international accounting standards Experience of NHS financial policies and processes Confident user of IT e.g. Microsoft Office, integrated financial ledger system, databases. Advanced Excel Able to form judgements and make autonomous decisions guided by policies and procedures Practical experience of financial accounting practices (preparation of reconciliations, accounts payable, credit control, banking etc.) Good communication skills, able to explain complex financial issues to non-finance managers Good analytical skills, able to solve complex financial and non-financial problems Experience of managing a team Personal Attributes Able to demonstrate a commitment to and a desire to live by the Trust's values. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Ability to plan and prioritise the completion of high volume / complex tasks Motivates others Acts with integrity and professionalism at all times Approachable both to staff, Finance colleagues and Trust budget managers Ability to negotiate and resolve disputes. Team player with a positive 'can do' attitude to objectives and challenges The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are particularly keen to attract candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to better meet the needs of the service users and students that we serve. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. If you are offered a role with one of the NLPSS partner trusts, as part of pre-employment checks your identity and right to work documentation will be verified remotely .
