Consultant - Child &Adolescent (Beacon General Adolescent Unit)

Consultant - Child & Adolescent (Beacon General Adolescent Unit) Join to apply for the Consultant - Child & Adolescent (Beacon General Adolescent Unit) role at NHS Job Summary Clinical: To provide an inpatient and day hospital service for adolescents with major mental health problems referred by CAMHS Tier 3/3.5 Services (usually by a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist). The age range of referrals taken is young people from their 13th birthday to their 18th birthday.At present referrals of young people with a learning disability (unless mild and managing in mainstream services) and young people for whom substance misuse is a primary and predominant problem, are not accepted by the service.There may be very rare occasions when a young person with a learning disability outside these parameters is admitted whilst a bed is found elsewhere.The post holder will hold clinical responsibility for a mixture of children admitted to the day hospital and inpatients, which will be decided on discussions with the consultant colleague in the unit.The Consultant will be expected to be ‘approved’ under Section 12 (2) of the 1982 Mental Health Act, the 2007 amendments and its successor legislation. The Consultant will also need to be an ‘Approved Clinician’ in terms of the same legislation.The consultants are supported by a 1 WTE specialty doctor, 1 WTE higher Specialist Trainee from the Tavistock scheme and 1 WTE Core trainee. Office accommodation and secretarial support will be provided at the Unit. Main duties of the job Provide psychiatric assessment, including risk assessment, and treatment for adolescents admitted to the Day service and Inpatient Service. Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to provide assessments and appropriate treatment for all patients. Develop effective treatment approaches with the MDT. Partner with young people, parents and carers to develop evidence-based, effective and agreed care plans. Coordinate multiagency packages of care, treatment and support for young people and their families with complex mental health problems. Provide consultation, advice and appropriate support to professionals in the wider network of the young person and/or family. Coordinate clinical liaison with clinicians in CYPMH home treatment team, other CYPMH services and other agencies. Contribute to the BEH out of hours consultant psychiatric on-call rota. Audit psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work. About Us North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is committed to improving mental health care across North London to deliver excellent services to our local people. Our Five-Year Strategy We will provide consistently high-quality care closer to home. With our partners in North London and each borough we will ensure equity of outcome for all. We will offer great places to work, providing staff with a supportive environment to deliver outstanding care. We will be more effective as an organisation by pioneering research, quality improvement and technology. Job Details Date posted: 20 November 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Plus £2,162 of London Zone Weighting per yearContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 455-NLFT-0483Job location: Beacon General Adolescent Unit, Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0AD Job responsibilities Clinical duties: Provide psychiatric assessment, risk assessment and treatment for adolescents admitted to the Day service and Inpatient Service. Work with the MDT to provide assessments and appropriate treatment for all patients. Develop effective treatment approaches with the MDT. Partner with young people, parents and carers to develop evidence-based, effective care plans. Coordinate multiagency packages of care, treatment and support for young people and their families with complex mental health problems. Provide consultation, advice and appropriate support to professionals in the wider network. Coordinate clinical liaison with clinicians in CYPMH home treatment team, other CYPMH services and other agencies. Contribute to the BEH out of hours consultant psychiatric on‑call rota. Audit psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work. Management duties: In partnership with colleagues, develop common clinical policies and guidelines for the team. Contribute to the operational management group and work alongside peer managers in identifying areas of service development and implementing service improvement plans. Contribute alongside the consultant colleague, Service Manager and Clinical Leads to liaison with NHS England case managers. Collaborate with the consultant colleague and Service Manager in implementing the transition to the New Models of Care. Contribute as part of the operational management to maintaining the Trust values and QNIC standards. Active involvement in the Healthcare Governance programme for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey. Participate in planning, distribution and allocation of clinical, administrative, professional and managerial tasks. Attend and chair regular meetings as described in the job plan. Record clinical activity and submit returns in line with service requirements. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous medical notes in line with the Trust’s record‑keeping policy. Liaison duties: Liaise with other services, agencies and professionals as appropriate to clinical work, management tasks or service development. Link with adult mental health services, learning disability services, etc. regarding the transfer of care of young people at age 18 in accordance with the Trust Adolescent Transition Protocol. Contribute within working hours to referral management by offering supervision to the AOT team and nursing team during the referral screening process, offering consultation and liaising with the referral consultant and NHS England commissioners regarding more complex cases. Clinical governance: Expected contribution to clinical governance, setting and monitoring standards. Participation in clinical audit. Participation in service/team evaluation and planning of future service developments. Active participation in clinical governance meetings. Person Specification – Essential Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC). Listed on the Specialist Register of the GMC Medical Register or eligible to register within six months. Approved under Section 12 (2) of the 1983 Mental Health Act, the 2007 amendments and any successor legislation. Approved Clinician status in terms of the same legislation. Experience at consultant or ST6 level of child and adolescent psychiatry. Experience of assessing and treating patients in acute and community psychiatric settings. Membership of a professional indemnity organisation. Engagement with annual appraisal. Experience of Safeguarding Children Framework. Experience in multi‑disciplinary teaching. Leadership ability in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care and staff morale. Capacity to respond positively to the changing nature of an acute inpatient setting. Excellent communication skills in verbal and written media. Person Specification – Desirable Membership of Royal College of Psychiatrists. DBT skills/training. Publications in the field of Psychiatry. Management skills and training. Experience in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Experience working with different cultural backgrounds and beliefs. Special Aptitudes – Essential Demonstrable ability to relate well to young people and their families. Team player to fit in with a multi‑professional team. Approachable attitude to team members. Disposition – Essential Ability to work and build relationships with other agencies and departments. Ability to work with Trust management in the spirit of mutually supportive co‑operation. Ability to drive and willingness to use own car on an occasional basis; expenses will be provided by the Trust at normal rates. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and therefore a submission for disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) is required 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Employer details Employer name: North London NHS Foundation Trust Address: Beacon General Adolescent Unit, Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak Broadway, London, HA8 0AD Employer website: https://www.northlondonmentalhealth.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr