About this role
Job summary Locum Consultant Psychiatrist in CYP Eating Disorders Full-Time 10PAs, 12 Months Fixed-Term
This is a fixed term locum post for a CAMHS Consultant psychiatrist within the CYP Community Eating Disorders Team, working alongside a specialist MDT team. The CYP-ED team is a highly supportive environment and offers a manageable, stimulating workload.
The post includes 1PA for a Clinical Academic role, which creates opportunities to coordinate research work, support best practice and teaching, and work on quality improvement. In the context of the 1PA dedicated to the Clinical Academic role, the successful applicant may choose to use a further 1 SPA out of their general 2.5 SPA entitlement, for clinical academic work.
We offer Relocation package for up to 8K(subject to eligibility)and a range of lifestyle benefits and staff discounts including purchase and lease of new cars.
Further Information & Arrangements to visit
Applicants should contact the following key people to discuss the post in detail and if possible arrange an informal visit.
Dr Giulia Martini: [email protected]
Rachel Clancy, Head of ED Services [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder joins a team of 7 Consultant Psychiatrists in the all age Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. Every Consultant has a unique leadership role within the clinical teams/pathways for which they are responsible.
The post would be suitable for someone considering starting a career in CYP Eating Disorders, or for an established CAMHS consultant who is looking for an attractive new opportunity.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust specialises in caring for people with a wide range of physical and mental health needs.
Both CAMHS and Eating Disorder services have grown considerably over the last 7 years and very significant new investment is currently coming into services as part of the Long Term Plan.
Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service is an all age Eating Disorder Service with a vibrant and skilled multidisciplinary team working across a a variety of evidence based treatment pathways targeted to the specific needs of different groups of patients. You will have the opportunity to work with committed, innovative and compassionate colleagues, delivering high quality care and treatment at an exciting time of significant investment and expansion of services
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide clinical leadership within the CYP Community and ICT teams. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within service Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of urgent assessments and risk. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment/assessment meeting and ensure that these are documented appropriately, along with all other mandatory data recording Participation in the weekly referral & assessment and MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the team. To work with lead therapists and consultant colleagues to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients To provide psychiatric review and management of CYP ED team patients Develop and review protocols with local paediatric services. Provide Responsible Clinician cover for paediatric wards Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded clinic culture. To regularly attend Staff Group, Continuing Professional Development sessions and Consultant meetings. To manage, and provide training and psychiatric casework supervision for Psychiatry trainees seeking special interest sessions in the service. To provide cross cover for Consultant Psychiatrist colleagues in the Eating Disorder Service. To be an active member of the service line Senior Management Team. To collaborate with multidisciplinary team colleagues in the ongoing development of the service. Participation in the development of new models of service to improve delivery and outcome, taking into account the views of commissioners, service users and evidence of best practice. Participation in development of clinical protocols as required. To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records. To participate in the administration patient information systems and ensure that data are entered in accordance with service policies and guidance. To contribute to collection and monitoring of Clinical Outcome data across the service. To liaise with statutory and non-statutory sector agencies concerning the treatment and management of patients. To ensure discharges are managed in accordance with service policies and guidance. To complete and contribute to the completion of Serious Incident Reports as required. To work in accordance with service policies and guidelines. Maintaining up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD Academic
1. To lead or contribute to research, audit, and service evaluation projects across the Community Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Service (CYP-ED), examining clinical outcomes, treatment effectiveness, patient experience, and service delivery models.
2. To support the systematic collection, monitoring, and interpretation of clinical outcome measures and service data to inform patient care, service development, and commissioning priorities within the community eating disorder pathway.
3. To promote and integrate evidence-based practice within the multidisciplinary team, ensuring that emerging research findings inform assessment, treatment planning, and pathway development across community services.
4. To contribute to quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, and service evaluations that support safe, effective, and person-centred care for children, young people, and their families.
5. To support the provision of teaching, supervision, and training to medical students, trainees, and multidisciplinary colleagues, and to collaborate with regional networks, academic institutions, and partner agencies to support service development, research dissemination, and workforce development.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training Essential
Primary Medical Degree Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice Section 12 MHA Approved Approved Clinician status
Desirable
MRCPsych (or equivalent) An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to (own specialty) Inclusion on the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)
Experience, Skills and Abilities Essential
Experience and Skills in Eating Disorders in young people
Personal Skills & Qualities Essential
Excellent communication and empathic skills Demonstrable leadership skills Experience of team working Sound organisational skills Ability to work on own initiative
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service
1 Nightingale Pl
London
SW10 9NG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)