Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Bangor; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a part-time locum post to cover maternity leave. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment, providing vital mental health services to children and adolescents in North Wales. You will join a dedicated team, contributing to the development of services for complex mental health conditions. The position allows for flexibility in developing specific areas of interest, ensuring comprehensive care seven days a week. If you are passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• GMC Registration and MRCPsych required for the role.
• Experience in community CAMHS settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services.
• Involvement in teaching and supervision of specialty doctors.

Skills

Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Time management

Communication skills

Leadership

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

GMC Registration Specialist Registrar

MRCPsych

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Applications are invited for a locum post of Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to cover maternity leave on a part-time basis for a period of 12 months to assist in providing comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services across the rural and urban area of Gwynedd and Anglesey.

The successful candidate will join Gwynedd and Anglesey CAMHS which currently comprises a team of Consultant Psychiatrists in addition to Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Support Workers. Across North Wales there are 15 Consultant Psychiatrists who support the delivery of CAMHS across the region.

The contract is a standard fixed term part-time 6 PA contract with 4.2 clinical and 1.8 SPA sessions.

The post also involves teaching and supervision of speciality doctors and the wider multi-disciplinary team, which is shared amongst senior medical staff. Involvement in clinical governance, committee work, and management roles is expected. Study leave, and attendance at the regular departmental meetings will be part of your job plan.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to assist in providing comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services to complement the expertise of other Community Consultants and their teams. There will be opportunities to develop services for children with complex mental health conditions including eating disorders, psychosis, neuro-developmental disorders and self harm. There is flexibility to develop specific areas of interest and the aim is to develop a service that provides 7 days a week care to children, young people and their families.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration Specialist Registrar able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST
• MRCPsych

Desirable

• Specialist Registration able to take up post within 3 months of completing CCST

Skills/Abilities

Essential

• Diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in children and adolescents in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Demonstrate ability to manage time effectively

Desirable

• Skills in social psychological and behavioural therapies

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in community CAMHS settings

Knowledge/ Research

Essential

• Knowledge of Children Act (1989)
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act (1983)
• Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act (2005)

Personal Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Effective leadership
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Basic IT skills (essential within 6 months)

Other Requirements

Essential

• Approved training status. Section 12 (2) approval and a willingness to undertake training to become an Approved Clinician. Able to undertake local travel

Desirable

• UK driving licence

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