Job summary
This post would ideally suit those who have previous experience of Psychiatry or Paediatrics and have an interest in Neurodevelopmental conditions. The post is a 12 months fixed term locum post for which 3 sessions are available. The Trust will support any interested appointees with their application for Speciality Training and further professional development. This post offers an excellent experience in Community Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.The Consultant body has a variety of special interests and there are many opportunities for the successful candidate to gain further experience and expand their knowledge to support further professional development in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in discussion with their Consultant.
Main duties of the job
Core clinical work
ADHD screaning/ assessments / Qb clinics / Participation in Multi-professional panel meetings
ADHD medication initiation, titration & follow-up
Any urgent assessments.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will join ADHD nurse specialists, Mental Health Practitioners and Assistant Psychologists in delivering the ADHD pathway. The successful candidate will develop expertise in assessing and diagnosing children and young people with ADHD and identifying those that can be appropriately managed by the Paediatric ADHD service.
The post holder will offer psychiatric assessments for young people with ADHD who are too complex for the Paediatric ADHD service, either on their own or jointly with another team member or consultant. They will provide psychoeducation & signposting to post-diagnostic services, discuss management options in accordance with NICE guidance and initiate and monitor ADHD medication where appropriate. They will screen for comorbidities and refer on to other relevant CAMHS pathways or community services accordingly.
- The successful candidate will be expected to accumulate their own out-patient load from new referrals, help out with known patients in out-patients and pick up ongoing patient management through the team as appropriate.
- The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the bio psychosocial model of care with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This includes history taking, mental state examination of all patients and the physical examination of outpatients where appropriate. The treatments may be physical, pharmacological, psychological and social as appropriate. CAMHS team offers various psychological therapies such as CBT, family therapy, IPT and DBT. The post holders will not have any out of hours responsibilities There is an on site Duty Consultant every day of the week to support
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- MBBS or equivalent.
- Full GMC registration.
Desirable
Experience and skills
Essential
- At Least 2 years of Experience of Psychiatry and/or Paediatrics at CT / ST level or equivalent
- Knowledge of ADHD and how ADHD is treated in children and young people
- Knowledge of normal child development and common emotional and behavioural conditions
- Awareness of key legislation NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
- Safe prescribing practice
- Safeguarding awareness
Desirable
- Experience in CAMHS or Paediatric Settings
Character
Essential
- Personable character.
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Good team working skills
- At ease with MDT working
- Ability to know own limits, ask advice and accept challenges to one's views
- Enthusiastic
Desirable
- Strong experience of Multi-disciplinary case work - in outpatient settings.
- Skilled at engaging children and young people
Motivation
Essential
- Strong Interest in Children and Young People's mental health services
Desirable
- High degree of self-motivation in this speciality, including specific training or other initiatives.
Adjustment and Attitude
Essential
- Sensitive to needs of patients and relatives. Flexibility in accepting the need to change patterns of work as demands change. Initiative
Desirable
Appearance and Health
Essential
- To professional standards.
Desirable
- To professional standards.
Management
Essential
- Personal organisation and time management skills
- Excellent liaison and communication skills
- Good teamwork skills
- Letter and Report writing skills
Desirable
- Excellent presentation and teaching skills
Governance
Essential
- Willingness to participate in annual appraisal
Desirable
- Experience of doing audit, and a commitment to participating in the Trust audit programme
- Extensive experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Pennine Care NHS FT
Address
Stockport CAMHS
Stopford House, Piccadilly
Stockport
SK1 3XE