Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with special interest in Eating Disorder

Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist with special interest in Eating Disorder

This is a great opportunity for a doctor ready to take the next step in their career. We welcome applications from enthusiastic, forward-thinking individuals keen to develop and take a leading clinical role in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Were looking for highly motivated and committed professionals who can make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families, work well within a team, and bring energy and innovation to clinical practice.

Candidates will join a CQC-rated Good service with a strong, established workforce of 15 Child Psychiatrists across Devon and Torbay. The role can be tailored to suit the successful candidates clinical interests and working preferences. Devon CAMHS is part of Children and Family Health Devon, an integrated service delivering health, social, and education support to children and young people. We are a large, progressive CAMHS that values diversity and is committed to continuous improvement, participation, and the use of routine outcome measures. Our model promotes prevention, early intervention, and resilience-building, while delivering evidence-based, outcome-focused care to help children recover, thrive, and reach their full potential.

Main duties of the job

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Exeter CAMHS,with special interest in Eating Disorder 8PAs

Are you someone looking for a career in one of the UK's mostrespected mental health and learning disability trusts? Would you like to bepart of a dedicated team committed to making a difference to peoples lives toenjoy a better future? Do you wish to develop your leadership skills in asupportive environment, enjoy working collaboratively with others and use yourinitiative and creativity to bring about change? If so, this could be theperfect career opportunity for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrantmultidisciplinary team, develop your special interest and psychiatry practicewhile having the best of what Devon offers. We welcome candidates wishing towork less than full time. This post is specifically suited for candidates who wouldlike to develop their special interest in Eating Disorders, while working in a generic community CAMH service.

This post will be based in Exeter CAMHS, working with manyconsultants across a number of pathways. Therell be opportunities for thecandidate to develop / pursue their special interest, and provide medicalleadership in an area of expertise. Therell be mentoring support for newlyqualified consultants.

About us

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 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 Experience

• 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.
• 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

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Aptitudes and Values

• 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
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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
• CCT in Child and adolescent / developmental psychiatry.

Training and Supervision

• 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
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.