Devon has created 2 new Consultant Child and Adolescent posts in its newly developed Urgent Care Pathway that will work within the Crisis and Home treatment Teams (CRHTT). Devon has 3 CRHTTs and an Assertive Outreach team within its Urgent Care Pathway. Each CRHTT delivers care into our 3 main localities serving 4 local hospitals. These posts have medical leadership at their heart they offer significant scope to work with the leadership team to develop and shape the service working as part of a committed multidisciplinary team to provide high standard, timely, accessible care.

The candidate will work alongside a vibrant and thoughtful consultant group who are based in localities providing psychiatry to the different mental pathways which include Managing Mood and Emotions, Managing Eating, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity.

We invite candidates who have a passion and ideas for supporting young people in crisis or who have complex mental health needs that need intensive support. We also invite colleagues with an interest in medical education the service having strong links with 2 universities and medical schools.

Devon is a large county with beautiful coastline, moorland and cities. 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.

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 post working in the Urgent Care Pathway. 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, supporting the team with clinical decision making, offering clinical assessments and consultation when appropriate.

There will be a particularly strong emphasis on clinical leadership, working with service leads to develop safe and effective services actively contributing to the strategic development of the service.

The successful candidate will join the regular peer group CPD forum and will be supported to become a clinical and/or educational supervisor and engage in teaching opportunities. They would also be supported to develop special interests if in keeping with wider service needs.

The successful candidate will additionally be expected to participate in on call duties.

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 and Values

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• 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 implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Teaching and Supervision / Management

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve.
• 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

• MRC Psych 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Lecasze Offices

Shinners Bridge

Dartington

Devon

TQ9 6JE

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C9369-24-0332