Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS – Midlands – Perm/FTC

Triple West Medical; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000

Job description

Triple West Medical have been appointed by an NHS Trust based in the Midlands to help recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS on a substantive basis or on a 12 Month minimum Locum FTC.

The full-time permanent (10PAs) post will provide Consultant Psychiatric input into the specialist CAMHS Service. The Post Holder will be an integral member of the team providing assessment and treatment for young people within the local area and we are looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist who is passionate about improving outcomes for Children and Young People.

The Post Holder will be responsible for the assessment of patients and their families, and the formulation of evidence-based care plans. Where significant challenges emerge, the Post Holder will be responsible for ensuring the care of the most complex cases and appropriate liaison and referral to Tier 4 services when necessary.

Brief Duties:

1. To provide a psychiatric service for children and young people.
2. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care as appropriate.
3. Responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis, advising on treatment and monitoring the risks a young person poses, alongside the MDT.
4. To work creatively with other agencies who are involved with children and young people (Paediatrics, Schools and colleges, Drug and Alcohol services, Voluntary sector, Local Authority).
5. Undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required.
6. Provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT.
7. To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues.
8. Provide cross-cover for the other consultants where required.
9. To adhere to all relevant local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.
10. To work closely with the other CAMHS Consultants, Operational and multidisciplinary staff, and Care hub managers.
11. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service.

Our Client is happy to issue Certificate of Sponsorships to suitably qualified overseas doctors. GMC registration and relevant experience is essential for this position.

If this Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS vacancy is of interest to you, please apply below and we will arrange a discussion.