Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a dynamic CAMHS team in Hemel Hempstead. This role is pivotal in addressing the increasing demand for mental health services for young people. The successful candidate will collaborate with an established team, providing clinical leadership and support to junior staff while ensuring high-quality patient care. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the community. Join a forward-thinking organization that values professional development and is committed to providing exceptional mental health care.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise.
• Experience in CAMHS psychiatry and managing complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage psychiatric caseloads for young patients.
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership.
• Participate in audits and quality assurance programmes.

Skills

Clinical Psychiatry

Assessment and Diagnosis

Communication Skills

Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams

Clinical Leadership

Education

MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Higher qualification in psychiatry (MRCPsych)

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CAMHS team in Hemel Hempstead for a year. This has come about because the existing consultant psychiatrist has taken on a clinical director role for the Provider collaborative and he would require 6 PAs to backfill his clinical duties.

Hemel Hempstead is part of West CAMHS team which also includes St Albans CAMHS team. The successful candidate will be based in the Hemel Hampstead Team.

This is a newly created post to address the growing demand on our service.

The successful candidate will join the existing 2 Consultant Psychiatrist in St Alabans clinic and will backfill for another consultant psychiatrist in Hemel Hempstead clinic. There are also 2 higher trainees ST4-6 in the team and 2 core psychiatry trainees and a GP trainee as well 2 SAS doctors and the multidisciplinary team which consists of psychotherapists, psychologists, family therapists, social worker and clinical nurse specialist and independent prescribers.

Main duties of the job

1. To work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care as appropriate.
2. To have responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis, advising on treatment and monitoring the risks a young person poses, alongside the MDT.
3. To manage a psychiatric caseload offering assessments and reviews.
4. To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required.
5. Offer clinical leadership and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team in enhancing the collaboration with other agencies in health and social care relevant for the clinical and quality outcomes.
6. To participate in various medical staff meetings within the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as necessary.

About us

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is for HPFT to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.

With a workforce of over 4,300 people and an annual income of some £330 million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Whilst it is a challenging period of the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019. We are currently undertaking our "Great Together" strategy for 2023 to 2028. This strategy has been meticulously developed and co-produced in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities. It gives us a well-defined roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment, all while engaging in robust partnerships to deliver the highest quality care.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

C9367-25-0311

Job locations

The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre

39-41 Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1LD

Job description Job responsibilities

1. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. Participation in POMH audits is encouraged.
2. To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk.
3. To provide liaison and consultation as required with a local acute paediatric service.
4. To provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT.
5. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and provide reliable written communications to General Medical practitioners/liaise with other professionals as required.
6. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively on electronic patient record as required.
7. To take an active role in the pathway and CAMHS clinical governance in liaison with the Senior Leadership Team (Meetings are held every Tuesday at midday) and contribute to the development of internal clinical pathways/processes and ensure smooth pathways for patients moving between the Tier 4 services.
8. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.
9. To provide support to the High risk Pathway and clinical nurse specialist.
10. To participate in annual appraisal for consultants.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Higher qualification in the field of psychiatry such as MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent qualification approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications.

ELIGIBILITY

Essential

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• CCST in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or its equivalent or eligible for CCST in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; OR Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent psychiatry; OR within six months of achieving CCT/CESR at the time of interview.
• Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

Desirable

• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of the full range of clinical responsibilities expected of a consultant in CAMHS psychiatry.
• Experience of close collaborative working with social care and other agencies.
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs within CAMHS.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
• Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.

Desirable

• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to CAMHS.

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
• Participated in continuous professional development.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit.
• Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change.
• Experience of organising and overseeing psychotherapy training program for psychiatry trainees.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Marlowes Health and Wellbeing Centre

39-41 Marlowes

Hemel Hempstead

HP1 1LD

Employer's website

https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/