Consultant Psychiatrist - Community CAMHS - NDC Pathway in Oxford

Oxford Full-Time No working from home possible

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We are recruiting a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our CAMHS Community Teams in Oxfordshire to support the Neurodevelopmental Conditions (NDC) Pathway. You'll join us at a key moment moment where we develop the functioning of the NDC Pathway in line with the NHS 10 Year Plan (Neighbourhood Model) and the new recommendations for Assessment and Treatment of Neurodevelopmental Conditions within core community CAMHS. The NDC Pathway provides assessment and treatment for young people with Neurodevelopmental Conditions. The NDC Pathway works closely with the Getting More Help Teams and will be merged into core Community CAMHS in the next couple of years, following a Neighbourhood Model. We're looking for candidates who have experience of working in CAMHS and have great interpersonal skills working collaboratively with colleagues and our team managers, providing leadership and clinical expertise to our highly skilled and committed multidisciplinary teams. If you're ready for your next challenge and want to take on a key role in developing our CAMHS services at one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts, we would love to hear from you.,

Assess new cases and manage their case load working with other clinicians in the team.
Support and develop evidence-based practice and evaluation within the team.
Support team members with cases through consultation and joint working.
With other senior team members, lead and develop the team within a trust that is committed to compassionate leadership.
Liaise effectively with other services and agencies (education and social care)
Manage mental health crises including use of the mental health act where appropriate.
Support and enable appropriate admission and discharge of patients from inpatient units
Work with colleagues in the acute hospitals., CAMHS servicesare provided across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North-East Somerset. CAMHS are managed in a coordinated way across the counties, but with separate services in each of the counties, relating to the local authorities and clinical commissioning groups. CAMHS has established good quality working links with local authority partner agencies in all counties, paediatric departments and mental health services for adults, all of which have been reflected in CAMHS strategy agreements within each county.
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR due to be on register within six months
Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment, MSc or higher degree
Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines), Experience of clinical work in CAMHS at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 years
Excellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act
Appreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practices
Understanding of social factors relevant to psychiatry, Experience of service development and introducing new services in mental health
Experience of working at consultant level in an outpatient environment., Experience in teaching resident doctors
Experience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduates
Experience of teaching non-medical mental health professionals Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.

As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

o Excellent opportunities for career progression
o Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
o 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous service
o NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
o Competitive pension scheme
o Lease car scheme
o Cycle to work scheme
o Employee Assistance Programme
o Mental Health First Aiders
o Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team

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