CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Job overview

Support other case holders within the Team as appropriate. The post-holder as part of managing caseload of children and young people with moderate to server mental health disorders the post holder will also support children and young people with mild moderate learning disabilities and ADHD and work alongside the ADHD team. The post holder will be responsible together with consultant colleagues for regular case reviews with other professional staff, the aim of which is to ensure quality standards are maintained. The post holder will provide medical advice and input as necessary to children and adolescents who self-harm and other urgent cases who are admitted to the paediatric ward within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

Work with the team to develop a model of work appropriate to CAMHS that takes account of the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice. Ensure a high standard of clinical excellence by working with colleagues to further develop the service. He/she will take an active role in the further development of clinical protocols as deemed necessary. Be an active member of any local CAMHS partnership groups to ensure there is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry input in the development of mental health services to children and young people and their families residing within the Blackpool footprint. Support other case holders within the Team as appropriate.

The post-holder as part of managing caseload of children and young people with moderate to server mental health disorders the post holder will also support children and young people with mild moderate learning disabilities and ADHD and work alongside the ADHD team. The post holder will be responsible together with consultant colleagues for regular case reviews with other professional staff, the aim of which is to ensure quality standards are maintained. The post holder will provide medical advice and input as necessary to children and adolescents who self-harm and other urgent cases who are admitted to the paediatric ward within the Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.