Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Dorridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in Dorridge is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for the Solihull Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SOLAR). The role focuses on clinical assessment, treatment of patients, and providing medical leadership in a multidisciplinary setting. Candidates must have full GMC registration and MRCPsych or equivalent qualifications, alongside experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. This position offers an opportunity to work with a diverse team committed to improving mental health wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the General Medical Council is required.
• Must hold MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Must have experience with Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Undertake clinical assessment and treatment of out-patients.
• Provide senior medical input to SOLAR services.
• Lead and develop a clinical service for complex emotional problems.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Leadership

Holistic care provision

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or equivalent

Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist in the Solihull Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (SOLAR), to provide care for patients who have a co‑morbidity of Learning Disability / Autism (LDA). This post will be based at our Freshfields Clinic in Solihull.

SOLAR is the emotional wellbeing and mental health service for those aged 0‑19 years, in Solihull. Provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust in collaboration with Barnardo's and Autism West Midlands, the service aims to meet the emotional wellbeing and mental health needs of children and young people, and support them to move on from the service when they are ready; provide simple and timely access for families and practitioners; provide care which is child and family focused; strengthen capacity within services such as schools and primary care settings and support parents and carers to understand their children's needs and behaviours, and develop strong attachments.

Responsibilities

The primary role will involve undertaking clinical assessment and treatment of referred out‑patients and continuity of care of patients in the service up to their 19th birthday. The postholder will also provide senior medical input to SOLAR.

You will provide medical leadership, support and advice on LDA matters to the service, and with senior multidisciplinary colleagues, lead and develop a clinical service working with high levels of complex emotional and mental health problems. The role will involve liaison with other pathways within the Trust and fostering a close relationship with Primary care to provide a high quality of holistic care for our service users.

Qualifications

Applicants must have full registration with the General Medical Council and hold MRCPsych or equivalent. You must have obtained inclusive on the Specialist Register or be within 6 months of the award of a CCT or equivalent, in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Team Composition

• Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists (4 other members)
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Psychologists
• Psychotherapists
• Family Therapists
• Art Psychotherapist
• OTs
• CPNs
• CBT Therapist
• CAMHS Practitioners
• Trainee Associate Nurses

About the Trust

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Culture and Diversity

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.