Fixed-Term Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Fixed-Term Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric input for both routine and emergency care in children and young people.

The role involves supervising residents, chairing meetings, liaising with the MDT and external agencies, and contributing to training and CPD activities. The post emphasises adherence to the trust's policies and continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and management of children and young people, and to provide psychiatric input for both routine and emergency clinical care.
• Supervision of resident medical staff.
• Attending and chairing clinical meetings as timetabled.
• Liaising and communicating with the MDT, other professionals, teams and agencies
• Strong clinical leadership
• Provision of advice to other CAMHS teams.
• Participation in peer and group supervision meetings.
• Participation in training of medical students, psychiatric trainees and multidisciplinary staff.
• Adherence to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures set by the Trust.
• Maintain GMC registration, maintain a License to Practice and participate in CPD to remain in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. If required, the post holder will be supported to join or develop a local peer group for CPD purposes.
• Maintain Section 12 and Approved Clinician approval. If the appointee is not Section 12 or AC approved, they will be expected to become so as soon as possible.
• Cover for colleagues is prospective. Please refer to the job description for a full description of the role.

Job description

Fixed-Term Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

1. Assessment and management of children and young people, and to provide psychiatric input for both routine and emergency clinical care.
2. Supervision of resident medical staff.
3. Attending and chairing clinical meetings as timetabled.
4. Liaising and communicating with the MDT, other professionals, teams and agencies
5. Strong clinical leadership
6. Provision of advice to other CAMHS teams.
7. Participation in peer and group supervision meetings.
8. Participation in training of medical students, psychiatric trainees and multidisciplinary staff.
9. Adherence to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures set by the Trust.
10. Maintain GMC registration, maintain a License to Practice and participate in CPD to remain in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. If required, the post holder will be supported to join or develop a local peer group for CPD purposes.
11. Maintain Section 12 and Approved Clinician approval. If the appointee is not Section 12 or AC approved, they will be expected to become so as soon as possible.
12. Cover for colleagues is prospective. Please refer to the job description for a full description of the role.

South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust