Consultant Paediatric Liaison Psychiatrist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated medical professional to join their Paediatric Psychological Medicine Service. This role offers the chance to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, providing essential psychiatric care to children and young people. The position involves leading initiatives that enhance mental health services, contributing to the development of a pioneering children's hospital. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of child health and well-being while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you're passionate about improving mental health outcomes for young patients, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in psychiatric settings.
• Strong background in psychological and psychiatric care for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership within the Paediatric Psychological Medicine Service.
• Collaborate with MDT to deliver high-quality care to children and adolescents.

Skills

Medical Leadership

Psychiatric Care

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Psychological Interventions

Risk Assessment

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

Job overview

The post is PAs. The first year includes PAs seconded for research linked to the Children Hospital. This may be extended but if not the post would revert to sessions in Liaison Psychiatry.

Years ago, the PPMS was delivered entirely by Psychology. Psychiatry posts were created in response to significant gaps in access to psychiatric input for children and young people with co-morbid mental health problems or complex presentations. Since then, the PPMS has evolved into a multidisciplinary service, reflecting the needs of all children and young people at CUH, incorporating nursing and family therapy. The professional leads collaborate to balance MDT input to meet the psychological and mental health needs of children and young people at CUH. An exciting aspect of this role is the opportunity to contribute to the development of Cambridge Children’s Hospital, a partnership between CPFT, CUH, and the University of Cambridge, which aims to create a dedicated children’s hospital on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, integrating existing Tier wards from Fulbourn. This hospital will provide integrated physical and mental health care at a scale not previously achieved in the UK.

Depending on the interests of the post-holder, research sessions could focus on various areas related to the Children’s Hospital development.

Main duties of the job

• To work as an MDT member of the Paediatric Psychological Medicine Service (PPMS) based at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH).
• To provide medical leadership within the PPMS and collaborate with other professional leads (Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing) to ensure effective MDT functioning and delivery of high-quality psychological and psychiatric care to children and young people.
• To support a coordinated MDT approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with psychological difficulties and psychiatric co-morbidities across paediatric wards and outpatient clinics.
• To assist psychological services colleagues in maintaining a focus on both preventative and high-quality psychological interventions for children, young people, and their families.
• To provide advice and support to the broader PPMS regarding medical/psychiatric issues, such as complex cases, risk assessment, and psychopharmacology.

Working for our organisation

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities it serves. Our teams provide a wide range of NHS services in inpatient, primary, and community settings, including mental health, learning disabilities, primary care, liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, research, and development.

We seek high-calibre candidates who share our values and vision. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors, especially from under-represented groups, including those with long-term conditions, ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor all roles; applications for roles without sponsorship are subject to rejection.

For more information about CPFT, please visit our website.