This post is for a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, 8 Programmed Activities, in the All Age Eating Disorder Service, based at Orchards Health Centre, Gascoigne Road, Barking, IG11 7RS.
This is a replacement substantive post of 8 Programmed Activities (PAs) with a ratio of 6 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) to 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
The expectation of the post holder will be to support their team, department and organisation to follow the Trusts Values in their day-to-day work.
We are kind
We are respectful
We work with our communities
On-call responsibilities
The postholder will be part of the Senior CAMHS Psychiatrist on-call rota covering out of hours and weekends for Mental Health Services in NELFT. The on call will cover service delivery for Children and Adolescents presenting with mental health problems. The on-call rota is covered by the local community substantive CAMHS consultants and the two inpatient CAMHS consultants. This rota is currently 1:12 rota, with a 3% Category A salary supplement., The postholder will provide senior medical leadership and specialist medical input within the Eating Disorder Service, supporting high-quality assessment, formulation, diagnosis, and treatment planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to children and young people with eating disorders and associated mental health needs, across Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest.
The successful candidate will provide senior medical support to the team, and direct input on clinical cases. The consultant will be expected to provide guidance and supervision to the team, work directly with children and young people, and their families, and liaise as appropriate with other external CAMHS mental health providers, local community paediatric services, and acute hospitals.
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health and community services for over 4.9 million people living in the London Boroughs of Waltham Forest, Redbridge, Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and across Essex. We work to ensure our patients, their friends and family, feel confident that their health needs are well met. With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled health professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence-based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care.
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Consultant Psychiatrist Community CAMHS ED in Walthamstow employer: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that aligns with our core values of kindness, respect, and community engagement. Located in the vibrant areas of Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Redbridge, and Waltham Forest, we offer our employees ample opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development, as well as the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 4.9 million people. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises innovation in mental health care and values the contributions of every team member.
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NELFT North East London Foundation Trust Recruitment Team
