Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry North Devon

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant multidisciplinary team, develop your special interest and psychiatry practice while having the best of what Devon offers. We welcome candidates wishing to work less than full time.

This is a great opportunity for a doctor who wishes to take the next step in their career. We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and forward-thinking consultant willing to develop and take a leading clinical role in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We are looking for highly motivated and committed individuals, who can help us make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families, who can be part of a team and who can bring enthusiasm and developments into clinical practice.

Candidates will be joining a CQC rated Good service, with a strong and established workforce of 15 Child Psychiatrists in Devon and Torbay. The service is particularly interested in modelling the job in line with the successful candidate's special interest and working preference. Devon CAMHS is part of a wider Integrated service within Children and Family Health Devon, delivering a range of health, social and education services for children and young people. We are a large and progressive CAMH service which values diversity. We are committed to continual service improvement, participation and the use of routine outcome measures to inform our practice. The service model aims to actively promote prevention, early intervention and opportunities for children, young people and their families to build resilience and to stay well, whilst also providing evidence-based, outcomes-focused interventions to enable children to recover, to maintain their best quality of life and to reach their potential.

This post will be based in Barnstaple working with other consultants across a number of pathways. Candidates can negotiate their preferred named base for purposes of travel. There will be opportunities for the candidate to develop/pursue their special interest, and provide medical leadership in an area of expertise, e.g. Eating Disorders, Neurodevelopmental disorder, Developmental Trauma etc.

About Devon Partnership Trust: We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery. We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values: We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas. We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Desirable: MRC Psych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy.
• CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

Aptitudes and Values:

• Essential: Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
• Desirable: Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Experience:

• Essential: Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
• Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics.

Management:

• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Desirable: Management training/experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Research:

• Essential: Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Desirable: Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Teaching and Supervision:

• Essential: Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Desirable: Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD