This is an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Child Psychiatrist to join a vibrant multidisciplinary team in Devon, working into a number of pathways. The post will be based in South Devon and Torbay but involve working with the consultant group across Devon providing strong medical leadership.

Child and Family Health Devon has established a number of different mental health pathways including Managing Mood and Emotions, Managing Eating, Urgent Care, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity. There will be opportunities for the candidate to develop and pursue their special interest, supporting medical leadership within these pathways. There will also be opportunities for colleagues with an interest in medical education, the service has strong links with two universities and medical schools.

Devon is a large county with beautiful coastline, moorland and cites. We invite candidates that are wishing to work full time or less than full time also to apply and see what Devon has to offer.

We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking consultant passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people and their families and wanting to embrace medical leadership.

Candidates will be joining Devon CAMHS which is a CQC rated Good service and part of a wider Integrated service within Children and Family Health Devon.

Main duties of the job

This is a 10PA community post based in South Devon and Torbay. The service has a strong multidisciplinary ethos and successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working flexibly with colleagues from other disciplines in an integrated way.

The appointee will be expected to provide psychiatric input to the multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical and team management decisions and providing consultation to others. They will contribute to leading on the establishment of multi-disciplinary assessment clinics, providing high quality specialist mental health assessments of young people referred into the service.

There will be a particularly strong emphasis on leadership, both clinical and in terms of service development working closely with the operational managers and other clinical leads.

The successful candidate will participate in on-call duties and join the regular peer group CPD forum and will be supported to become a clinical supervisor or pursue special interests.

About us

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 Trusts 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

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

• MRCPsych 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

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.

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.

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.

Research

Essential

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Values

Essential

• 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

• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Springfield Court, Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple, EX31 3UD

Barnstaple

EX31 3UD

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