At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert assessments and lead treatment plans for young people with mental health issues.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in a supportive CAMHS environment in Leeds.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Engage in service development and enjoy a collaborative team atmosphere.
- Why this job: Shape the future of mental health care for children and adolescents.
- Qualifications: GMC licence required; experience in child psychiatry preferred.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application
Responsibilities
- Provide expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents with complex mental health issues.
- Lead and oversee the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
- Manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development.
- Engage in regular MDT meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies.
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives to enhance CAMHS service effectiveness and efficiency.
Qualifications and Experience
- Full GMC licence to practice.
- Relevant previous experience in a similar position.
- Section 12/RC approval is essential.
- Approved clinician status desirable but not essential.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require a reasonable adjustment during recruitment or workplace, contact the team at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support.
Equal Opportunity 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.
We think you need these skills to ace Consultant - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – CAMHS – West Yorkshire
Clinical Assessment
Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues
Treatment Planning
Therapeutic Interventions
Multidisciplinary Team Management
Supervision and Mentoring
Collaboration Skills
