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Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant

3 months ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant in the Gender Service for Youth

Full-time, substantive position (part-time and secondments considered)

The selected candidate will become a vital member of a multi-disciplinary team focused on providing a new Gender Service for Children and Young People.

This position is ideal for a psychiatrist with a deep understanding of child development, neurodiversity, and adolescent mental health, who values reflective practice and thrives in a collaborative team environment. The consultant will play a key role in delivering exceptional clinical services while also contributing to the leadership and strategic growth of the program.

The responsibilities of this role will encompass (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Assessing and prioritizing referrals within a multi-professional framework.
  • Providing local consultation and guidance prior to referrals when necessary.
  • Conducting joint evaluations with senior psychological professionals and managing cases of children and adolescents experiencing gender incongruence.
  • Performing comprehensive assessments that align with established protocols, utilizing advanced clinical expertise.
  • Assisting in the formulation of care plans, applying clinical judgment regarding support priorities and timelines.
  • Collaborating with other healthcare providers and social care teams to ensure appropriate patient care.
  • Offering consultation and support to the multidisciplinary team, including complex case management and diagnostic challenges.
  • Conducting holistic consultations tailored to the developmental stage and presentation of children and adolescents, including social history, educational needs, and mental health considerations.
  • Acting as a key contributor to the multidisciplinary team, guiding personalized care for each young person and advocating for their mental health needs.
  • Effectively communicating intricate information to a specialized caseload of young individuals and their families, as well as relevant social care entities.
About Us

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) stands as one of the largest acute trusts in the UK, uniting a workforce of over 13,000 professionals and offering more than 100 clinical services across multiple locations. Serving a core population exceeding 500,000 individuals in South West England, UHBW has received a 'Good' rating from the CQC. Our team is dedicated to providing outstanding care to the communities of Bristol, Weston, and beyond. As an innovative, award-winning trust committed to enhancing patient care, our research and advancements are making a significant impact both locally and globally. Our facilities are situated in vibrant urban areas and picturesque countryside, providing a unique living experience with easy access to the diverse offerings of the South West. UHBW is devoted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to cultivate a diverse workforce that reflects the rich variety of our local community at all levels, focusing on designing services around the individual needs of our patients and their families. Anonymous data from your application will be utilized to ensure we are fulfilling our commitment to diversity.

Job Responsibilities

For further details regarding this position, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
  • MRCPsych
  • CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Full GMC Registration & inclusion on Specialist GMC Register
  • Sec and Approved Clinician status (or commitment to obtain this upon appointment)

Desirable

  • Advanced academic qualifications such as MD, PhD, or equivalent

Experience
Essential

  • Experience working with youth in mental health community settings
  • Proven ability in effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
  • Experience in successful multi-agency collaboration.
  • Capability to fulfill the full range of consultant responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience
  • Therapeutic skills relevant to managing children and adolescents with complex presentations
  • Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Desirable

  • Evidence of a special interest that complements the expertise of other consultants in the department
  • Experience in service development, including establishing new services and evaluating them
  • Familiarity with a wide range of Autism and communication disorder assessments
  • Experience supporting gender-diverse children in various health contexts

Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential

  • Current knowledge of the Cass Review
  • Demonstrable experience in children's services, particularly with complex health care needs
  • Experience caring for children with safeguarding concerns
  • Broad IT skills

Desirable

  • Knowledge of tools for assessing developmental disorders
  • Strong understanding of child and adolescent development

Clinical Governance and Audit
Essential

  • Understanding of clinical governance and associated responsibilities
  • Knowledge of clinical audit principles and evidence of participation
  • Commitment to evidence-based practice
  • Engagement in continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Participation in reflective practice and learning from errors

Research
Essential

  • Understanding of research principles

Desirable

  • Good Clinical Practice accreditation

Teaching and Training
Essential

  • Experience teaching medical students.

Desirable

  • Formal teaching qualification
  • Experience teaching a multi-agency audience

Management & Leadership
Essential

  • Ability to manage and organize a consultant's workload
  • Capability to practice independently as a consultant
  • Evidence of leadership abilities
  • Ability to work under pressure and handle setbacks
  • Knowledge of Clinical Governance guidance and principles
  • Participation in quality improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to lead a multidisciplinary team effectively

Desirable

  • Understanding of NHS management structures
  • Management experience
  • Involvement in developing service protocols and projects

Interpersonal, Communication and Team Working Skills
Essential

  • Effective communication with patients, families, clinical colleagues, and support staff.
  • Proficient in spoken and written English.
  • Ability to present information effectively and respond to inquiries
  • Capacity to build effective working relationships across various levels of staff
  • Flexibility as a team member

Other Personal Abilities and Aptitudes
Essential

  • Adaptability to changing circumstances
  • Awareness of personal limitations

Desirable

  • Willingness to take on additional professional responsibilities at various levels

Other
Essential

  • Demonstration of the Trust's core values
  • Compliance with professional health requirements
  • Willingness to travel to other sites as required by the role

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