Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant

4 weeks ago


WestonsuperMare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 PA Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry post providing psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.

The North Somerset Eating Disorder Service will become a spoke of the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire specialist community eating disorder hub, which has links with Bristol Children's hospital and Riverside inpatient unit.

Main Duties of the Job

The psychiatrist will offer assessment and treatment where required, working alongside a case holder within the team, and be an important member of the multi-disciplinary team, offering psychiatric consultation and formulation.

The post holder will provide psychiatric input to an experienced community Eating Disorder team, working closely with paediatricians and the acute hospitals in Bristol.

About Us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately one million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

Job Responsibilities

Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of appointment.
  • Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
  • Section 12 approval/ Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • Relevant Higher Degree MD, PHD, Msc or other additional clinical qualifications
  • MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Wide breadth of clinical experience working with children and young people with mental health problems and their families
  • Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD.
  • Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
  • Evidence of effective multi-agency working

Desirable

  • Specific additional therapy training (Positive Behavioural Support, CBT, systemic therapy, DBT etc.)

Personal Skills

Essential

  • To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
  • Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clinical Skills

Essential

  • Skills in psychiatric assessment, formulation and risk management (including safeguarding) as well as psychopharmacology in children, neurodevelopmental disorders and attachment difficulties.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.

Teaching

Essential

  • Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
  • Understand principles of teaching.

Research & Audit

Essential

  • Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
  • Ability to supervise junior medical staff undertaking research projects.
  • Experience of carrying out an audit project

Management

Essential

  • Evidence of management/leadership skills training.


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our team at Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service, as well as providing...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry OpportunityWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our team at the Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.About the Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for providing psychiatric input and service development to the North...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom newscientist - Jobboard Full time

    A highly skilled Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist is sought to provide psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.The ideal candidate will have a wide breadth of clinical experience working with children and young people with mental health problems and their families.Key responsibilities...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS TrustWe are a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing.Job OverviewAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an 6 PA Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry post...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the JobWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team as a Locum Consultant in Paediatric Psychiatry. This is an exciting opportunity to provide psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.Main ResponsibilitiesAssess and treat children and...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job SummaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 PA Locum Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to provide psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.The North Somerset Eating Disorder Service will become a spoke of the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire specialist...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About the RoleThe Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is seeking a skilled Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.This exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 PA Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry post,...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust seeks an experienced Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to lead our team of mental health professionals.The successful candidate will have a wide breadth of clinical experience working with children and young people with mental health problems and their families.We offer a competitive salary...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    Job Summary:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 6 PA Locum Consultant to provide psychiatric input and service development to the North Somerset CAMHS Community Eating Disorder Service.The North Somerset Eating Disorder Service will become a spoke of the Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire specialist community eating disorder hub, which has...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Job Opportunity:A leadership position is available at Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd, a reputable provider of residential childcare services. We are seeking an experienced and dedicated individual to join our team as a Team Leader.Key Responsibilities:Ensure the well-being and safety of young people in our care, providing a positive and supportive living...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Youth Services DirectorEstimated Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per year.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Youth Services Director to lead our team at Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of high-quality care to young people in our 4-bed children's home...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Residential Home SupervisorEstimated Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per year.About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Residential Home Supervisor to join our team at Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd. As a key member of our management team, you will be responsible for supervising a team of staff members to ensure the delivery of high-quality care...

  • Care Manager Leader

    2 days ago


    Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Care Manager LeaderEstimated Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per year.About the RoleAs a Care Manager Leader at Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd, you will be responsible for managing a team of staff members to deliver high-quality care to young people in our brand new 4-bed children's home in Worle, Western-Super-Mare. Your role will involve leading,...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Residential Services Team LeadWe are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Team Lead to join our Residential Services team at Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd.Key Responsibilities:To manage and lead Residential Support Workers to provide a high-quality childcare experience.To work on shift, ensuring the Home runs efficiently and effectively, and young...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Residential Children's Services Team LeadHeadway Adolescent Resources Ltd is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Residential Children's Services Team Lead. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support to young people in our care.Key...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Leader Recruitment Group Full time

    Leader Recruitment Group is thrilled to partner with a residential adolescent care provider in the search for an exceptional Lead Residential Adolescent Care Manager to lead their new children's home in Weston-Super-Mare.The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the operation of our brand-new, four-bed children's home nestled in a...

  • Specialty Doctor

    3 weeks ago


    Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom NHS Full time

    We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to support our Later Life inpatient wards at the Long Fox Unit, Weston General Hospital. This role will involve providing psychiatric and medical expertise to inpatients, including clerking new admissions and working closely with rotational doctors in training.The post holder will liaise with colleagues from various...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Headway Adolescent Resources Ltd Full time

    About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our brand new service in Western-Super-Mare. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' previous experience within the last 5 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children and, for at least 1 year, requiring the supervision and management of staff working...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Leader Recruitment Group Full time

    We are thrilled to partner with a residential adolescent care provider in the search for an exceptional leader to oversee the operation of their new children's home in Weston-Super-Mare. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, smooth home management, and exceptional support for each young person in residence.About...


  • Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, United Kingdom Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust Full time

    About UsWe are Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust, a leading provider of mental health services in the South West.Our mission is to provide high-quality care and support to children and young people with mental health needs, empowering them to thrive and reach their full potential.Job SummaryThis exciting opportunity has arisen for a Child...