At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert assessments and lead treatment plans for children and adolescents with mental health issues.
- Company: NHS client in Greater London, dedicated to improving youth mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Engage in service development and enjoy a dynamic, impactful career.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while working in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Full GMC licence, relevant experience, and Section 12/RC approval preferred.
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Child and Adolescent CAMHS Psychiatry (CMHT) to work full time hours for our NHS client based in London, Greater London.
Responsibilities
- Providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health issues.
- Leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
- Managing and supporting multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development.
- Engaging in regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies as necessary.
- Involvement in service development and quality improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CAMHS services.
Qualifications and Experience
- You must have a full GMC licence to practice.
- Relevant previous experience working in this type of position.
- Section 12/RC approval is essential.
- Approved clinician status is desired but not essential.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
EEO Statement
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
