Consultant Psychiatrist - Child &Adolescent

NHS; Edgware; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North London seeks a motivated Consultant Psychiatrist to join their CAMHS division. This role involves managing young patients, contributing to research, and participating in quality improvement projects. The successful candidate will work within a supportive team, ensuring high-quality care and engaging in professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and on the Specialist Register.
• Experience with Safeguarding Children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 70 cases.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and support service transformation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Enthusiasm

Education

Higher degree in a relevant field

Job description

Consultant Psychiatrist - Child & Adolescent

We are seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, approachable, and motivated consultant to join the NLFT CAMHS division. The role involves managing the care of young people requiring assessment and treatment within Barnet West CAMHS, based at Edgware Community Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-functioning multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals. The position is currently vacant as the previous post holder is taking on additional management responsibilities and helping to establish a single point of access within the CAMHS division.

Main duties of the job

The appointed person will be encouraged to develop their own interests and pursue research collaborations with the child and adolescent research unit at University College London, led by Professor Argyris Stringaris. They will participate in QI projects across services and contribute to teaching medical students and psychiatry trainees. The trust is transforming CAMHS services using the THRIVE principles, and the candidate will be involved in developing and implementing these changes to provide effective and compassionate care. Mentoring by experienced consultants will support professional development, and participation in the local Consultant CPD/Peer support group is expected.

About us

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London, delivering high-quality services closer to home, ensuring equity of outcomes, providing a supportive working environment, and pioneering research and technological advancements.

• High-quality care close to home
• Equity of outcomes across boroughs
• Supportive work environment
• Innovation through research and technology

Please note that you may be required to work at different locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington, as operational needs dictate.

Job responsibilities

The role involves ensuring high-quality clinical care within the Trust's policies, managing a caseload of approximately 70 cases, and undertaking clinical administrative duties. The post holder will be an active team member, participate in multidisciplinary meetings, support service transformation and QI projects, and ensure appropriate case allocation. They will also play a role in implementing children and young people's IAPT services and managing cases with direct face-to-face contact. For detailed duties, refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Full GMC registration
• On the Specialist Register or within six months of CCT
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
• Membership of a professional indemnity organization
• Experience with Safeguarding Children
• Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Higher degree in a relevant field
• Experience working in diverse communities

Leadership and Management

• Clinical leadership experience
• Engagement with service management
• Management training, understanding contracting, finance, and activity monitoring

Teaching and Training

• Experience in multidisciplinary teaching and negotiation
• Qualified Clinical Supervisor per HEE requirements
• Teaching qualification

Research

• Experience in clinical research collaboration
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Leadership in clinical research

Quality Improvement and Productivity

• Experience with QIPP activities
• Service development experience
• Leading management projects

IT Skills

• Data management experience
• Basic computer skills, including email and internet use
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiasm and commitment to the NHS
• High integrity and probity
• Positive response to NHS changes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order 1975). Applicants must submit to a criminal record check.

Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162.