Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS - South West England - Perm/FTC

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS - South West England - Perm/FTC

Triple West Medical have been appointed by an NHS Trust based in South West England to help recruit a Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS on a substantive basis or on a 12 Month minimum Locum FTC.

The Trust is one of the largest in the area with over 6000 staff offering a wide range of services including mental health, learning disability, and adult social care services across the local region. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and friendly department of Psychiatrists whose services include inpatient, community services, specialist services, and emergency services.

Brief Duties:

1. To provide a psychiatric service for children and young people.
2. Work closely with the multidisciplinary team and other agencies in health and social care as appropriate.
3. Responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis, advising on treatment, and monitoring the risks a young person poses, alongside the MDT.
4. To work creatively with other agencies who are involved with children and young people (Paediatrics, Schools and colleges, Drug and Alcohol services, Voluntary sector, Local Authority).
5. Undertake referral meetings and case reviews as required.
6. Provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT.
7. To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues.
8. Provide cross-cover for the other consultants where required.
9. To adhere to all relevant local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.
10. To work closely with the other CAMHS Consultants, Operational and multidisciplinary staff, and Care hub managers.
11. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service.

Our Client is happy to issue Certificate of Sponsorships to suitably qualified overseas doctors. GMC registration and relevant experience are essential for this position.

If this Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS vacancy is of interest to you, please apply below and we will arrange a discussion.