Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Derbyshire is looking for a qualified medical professional to join their Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). This role involves providing psychiatric assessments and managing patients in crisis while ensuring compliance with the Mental Health Act. The Trust promotes a positive working culture with flexible working options, excellent annual leave, and a generous relocation package. Ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in young people's lives.

Benefits

33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Health service discounts and online benefits

Qualifications

• Provide psychiatric assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others.
• Work within the CAMHS Crisis and Liaison pathway, managing patients effectively.
• Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act during assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care of children and young people in crisis.
• Provide medical recommendations for community assessments.
• Support T4 CPA discharge reviews to improve community care.

Skills

Psychiatric assessments

Risk assessment and management

Liaison with community teams

Education

Medical degree with GMC registration

Experience in CAMHS

Job description

About the Trust

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people\'s lives'. We\'ve been rated 'good' overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues "treated patients with compassion and kindness" and "felt positive and proud about working for the trust". We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our "People First Culture" which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences. The Trust was rated Good in the 2019 CQC inspection with CAMHS currently rated as Outstanding.

Leadership Opportunities

• Divisional Medical Director - Older Adults, Specialist and Children\'s Services
  You will ensure the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services across the division. It will be your responsibility, in conjunction with leadership colleagues, to ensure the division delivers the Trust Strategy and enabling plans within the division and its care groups.
• Clinical Director - Working Age Adults Community and Assessment Care Group
  You will provide medical leadership through a triumvirate leadership model to your care group and work collaboratively to improve quality, productivity and efficiency. You will work closely with the other care group leaders to realise the vision, values and strategic objectives of the Trust.
• For more information about these please contact Mark Broadhurst at [email protected] and express your interest on your application form.

Working Details

The Trust welcomes flexible working and has recently adapted the hybrid working policy to highlight this. This post attracts a 30% RRP, based on the bottom of the National Consultant (2003) pay scale. This is subject to review and will be paid as a golden hello payment over 2 years.

South Derbyshire CAMHS footprint covers Derby City, Amber Valley, Erewash, South Derbyshire & Ashbourne with 5 bases in Derby City, Long Eaton, Ripley, Rivermead and Swadlincote.

If you are interested in moving to the beautiful county of Derbyshire, we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 and the key duties are:

• Provide psychiatric assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others.
• Manage patients under the care of the CAMHS Crisis and Liaison pathway including risk assessment and management.
• Liaison with community teams, family and agencies supporting children and young people in crisis.
• Ensure the Mental Health Act is used appropriately, providing medical recommendations for assessments taking place in the community and 136 Suites. Involvement in MHA assessments of emergency cases as part of on call duties.
• MHA RC duties and when necessary supporting colleagues in the T4 CPA discharge reviews to ensure we are minimising the length of stay in T4 with a focus on enhancing community care packages for CYP being discharged.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 33 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years service in the grade
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Health service discounts and online benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• We have a variety of growing and vibrant staff networks, such as BAME, LGBTQ+, Wellness and Disability
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that\'s job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

Application Support

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month\'s salary.

Other Information

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.