Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Westminster CAMHS) - London

Job overview

Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Westminster CAMHS Service (CNWL)

Fixed Term 12 Months, Part-Time (8PAs)

A rare and attractive opportunity has arisen in Westminster CAMHS, for 8PAs substantive Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in Westminster CAMH Service, specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. There may be fixed term opportunities to increase to 10PAs

Westminster CAMHS’s vision is to be an outstanding and caring multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient participation.

This post attracts a Relocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility) a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension scheme and a range of staff discounts including discount on the purchase and the lease of new cars.

Further Information & Arrangements to visit

Dr Monica Ramirez (Lead Psychiatrist for Westminster CAMHS)

Tel: 0203 317 5999

Dr Azer Mohammed, Clinical Director CAMHS

E: [email protected], Tel: 020 3317 5999

Main duties of the job

The specialist interest attached to this post is for neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.

The primary role of the post will be to provide leadership to the Westminster neurodevelopmental/ learning disability pathway and direct clinical input to young people and families, especially those whose mental health needs are particularly complex and to support the other members of the MDT in relation to clinical management of complex cases.

Working for our organisation

Each sub-team has a psychiatry and therapy lead and they, together with the team and service manager form the local senior management team which meets monthly. The postholder will be part of the SMT. The service has active service user groups for young people and parents.

• To provide psychiatric leadership to the ND/LD Team.
• To provide clinical input to the ND/LD including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments.
• Supporting the ND Team MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model.
• Providing psychiatric consultation to the ND Team MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated.
• Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated.
• Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice
• Section 12 MHA Approved
• Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval.
• Primary medical degree

• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and Adolescents
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
• Completed training for Clinical Supervisor role, or willingness to attend training

Experience, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality
• Able to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement
• Experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines
• Experience and training in the assessment and management of cases with complex presentations with high risk, emotional disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders

• Management Training
• Experience of Research
• Experience in Paediatrics
• Publication in peer-reviewed journal

Personal Skills & Qualities

• Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Experience of team working
• Sound organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Cultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environment
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page

Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.

Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.

If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.