Consultant Psychiatrist, Bucks Adult ASD/ADHD

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Buckinghamshire is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead diagnostic services for adult autism and ADHD. You will work within a supportive environment with collaboration with Oxford University on research. The role offers extensive teaching opportunities, a generous relocation allowance, and a £15,000 recruitment incentive. Join a team that prioritizes outstanding care and professional development.

Benefits

33 days annual leave increasing to 35

NHS Discounts

Competitive pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Fully registered with GMC and on Specialist Register or within six months of CCT.
• Extensive experience in diagnostic services for autism and ADHD.
• Ability to work across teams and collaborate with other clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead diagnostic services for adult autism and ADHD.
• Conduct teaching and training for medical students and postgraduate doctors.
• Collaborate with Oxford University on research opportunities.

Skills

Expertise in adult autism and ADHD

Teaching and mentoring skills

Research ability

Education

Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Specialist Register or CCT

Job description

Overview

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a new opportunity within Adult Autism Diagnostic and Intervention and ADHD Diagnostic services in Buckinghamshire? This is a county-wide service currently based at Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury. You will carry no responsibility for inpatients. Owing to different funding streams and mental health needs of the service users, the service consists of two teams, with some clinicians working across both teams. There will be flexibility for suitable candidates who would want to work additional sessions in CAMHS/ General adult/ Older Adult service. There are also close links with Oxford University which include a term-time weekly academic meeting, regular research meetings, research opportunities, journal clubs and audit meetings. You will be fully registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) and on the Specialist Register or be within six months of attaining your Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent approved indicator of training. There are extensive opportunities for teaching and training of medical students, postgraduate doctors, members of the multidisciplinary team and other service providers, and for appraising and mentoring consultant colleagues. There are also close links with Oxford University which include a term-time weekly academic meeting, regular research meetings, research opportunities, journal clubs and audit meetings. The Trust hosts or collaborates with a wide range of research infrastructure. The Trust welcomes applications from appropriately qualified clinicians who would like to work with the Biomedical Research Centre, CLAHRC or NIHR Clinical Research Network as part of their agreed job plan. Trust has recently set up a Centre for Patient Safety and Quality. There will be opportunities for medical input into this Centre.

There is a recruitment incentive as part of the package: + £15,000 recruitment bonus + Relocation allowance of up to £8,000.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Eligibility criteria apply, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
• Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people\'s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
• Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
• Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
• At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 33 days annual leave per annum/pro-rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Competitive pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team