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Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's- 10, SPA- 2.5, DCC- 7.5) Job ref 350-MED Site The Alders / Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre, Whiston Hospital Site Town Warrington / Prescot Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care to children and young people? We are looking for a dedicated and experiencedConsultant Psychiatristto join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will: Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a skilled multidisciplinary team. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored management plans for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to ensure holistic and coordinated care. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will be part of a highly motivated team committed to delivering outstanding care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who thrives in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with a full multidisciplinary team, currently consisting of Team Manager, Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (Band 7), CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior CAMHS Practitioners (Band 6), CAMHS Practitioners, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, and STR workers. The service looks after children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years old in crisis with mental and behavioural disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, psychotic illness, etc) and risk issues and other co-morbidities such as eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, ASD seen in similar patient population. The post holder will get involved in delivering high quality care through two main arms namely the brief intervention pathway and home treatment pathway. The brief intervention pathway aims to intervene during mental health crisis for a up to two weeks following which onward referrals to local Tier 3 services, getting Tiers 1 & 2 services involved or stepping down to primary care could be considered depending on the mental health needs of the CYP. The home treatment pathway engages CYP up to 12 weeks duration during which intensive community based treatment including admission avoidance (to Tier 4 services) will be the mainstay of intervention. The post holder will get ample opportunities to promote and enhance links with the local services (from Tiers 1 to 4). Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be expected to agree a job plan with the Clinical Director, CAMHS on taking up the post. There will be opportunity candidate to be involved in some academic and research interests. The 10 programmed activity job plan will include: •Out-patient reviews, leadership, supervision to team staff and contributing to MDT meetings •Support to trainees •Undertaking mental health act assessments •Administration, audit, research and QI projects as appropriate •Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meeting and mandatory training events. The post holder will be expected to support and work with team colleagues and as well as supporting and teaching medical student and occasional teaching to other professionals on the team. There is an expectation to attend and contribute to the post-graduate teaching for trainees on Tuesday morning 2. Clinical governance and quality assurance The post holder is expected to participate in Trust clinical governance and is responsible for ensuring that standards are adhered to in their team, through regular clinical audit. Service evaluation and patient feedback should be a regular part of the team's duties in order to plan for future service development. 3. Quality improvement The postholder will work with team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. They will utilise a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. The postholder will empower their teams to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. They will also promote awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior doctors as agreed with consultant colleagues and the clinical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. •To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, including recording clinical activity accurately and comprehensively •To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. •To participate in annual appraisal for consultant psychiatrist. •To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. •To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. •To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. •To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register, OR within six months. Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post Valid UK driving license Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English . click apply for full job details

Go back Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Consultant Psychiatrist in Older Adult SDFS, Chelmsford The closing date is 06 July 2025 Would you like to be part of leading health and wellbeing service in the provision of mental health for inpatient and community care? Why not join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the opportunity to flourish and excel in your career and be part of our dedicated medical team. Shape the future of Dementia Care and join the service where your clinical insight will directly enhance the lives of older adults living with dementia. EPUT is seeking a compassionate and visionary Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist to lead and provide medical leadership to the Chelmsford Specialist Dementia and Frailty Service based at the Crystal Centre, Chelmsford. Main duties of the job As a Consultant Older Adult Psychiatrist, the post holder will provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team. The service aims to provide a comprehensive service for patients over the age of 70 years with mental health problems and for patients with an established or suspected diagnosis of dementia. The team may accept patients below the age of 70 years if they meet the criteria for frailty. You must have full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register, with an appropriate CCT or equivalent or be within six months of obtaining your CCT on the date of the AAC. Essex has something for everyone, amazing scenery, great schools, adventurous outdoor activities, fantastic restaurants and a colourful history so why not contact us to discover why so many of our staff love living and working here. About us The trust is actively supportive of newly qualified consultants continuing professional development seeking to deepen and broaden their skills. As well as making a clinical difference, we believe that your development is key so you will be supported to enable you to pursue educational and research interests which go hand in hand to provide a high quality of care and safety to our patients. We have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research. We also offer generous relocation package. EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer Job responsibilities The Post Holder will be responsible for referrals from their own patch and will have a clinical leadership role within the team along with other senior clinical team members. The post holder will carry out new assessments for complex cases personally and support other team members to assess other referrals through supervision. Patients will be seen in outpatient clinics primarily and through home visits occasionally. The Consultant will be expected to conduct 3 outpatient clinics and 1 clinic for domiciliary visits. In these sessions the Consultant will be approximately seeing 3 new patients and 10-12 follow up patients. They oversee the clinical management of patients within the service through weekly multidisciplinary team meeting. The post holder will conduct complex diagnostic memory assessments and provide supervision to the nurses who conduct less complex assessments. The diagnostic process is supported by the psychologist when a neuropsychology assessment is required/ they will conduct disclosure appointments to inform patients of diagnosis, discuss and initiate treatment if appropriate. The post holder will also support the nurses in care coordinating people with complex problems and promote active case-load management. The post holder will attend multi-professional meetings and carry out Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act assessments for their patients when appropriate. The post holder will be available to team members for clinical advice during the working day. There is a well-functioning duty system in place covered by the nurses for triaging and emergency assessments. The post holder will be available to support the decision making by the duty system for complex cases and provide supervision for the urgent review of patients within the service. Cover for holidays and absences to colleagues with mutual consultation and agreement. Person Specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Registration with the General Medical Council and on the Specialist Register OR within six months Meets Royal College of Psychiatrists criteria for appointment to the post of Consultant. Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician Status. Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. On the Specialist Register with qualifications Older Adult/General Adult/Dual trainee. Postgraduate degree in psychiatry MRC Psych or equivalent. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice. Clinical skills, knowledge and experience 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. Transport oHolds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. 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. Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust