Child Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

• Provide expert consultation and psychiatric assessment for children and adolescents with mental health issues.
• Conduct comprehensive admission assessments and manage effective treatment plans for all young people on the unit.
• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission based on clinical guidelines.
• Conduct risk assessments and regularly review them to ensure the safety and well-being of patients.
• Allocate specialist psychological treatments according to individual patient needs.
• Evaluate and assess the physical health of patients to inform overall treatment plans.
• Ensure effective communication and liaison with referring teams and other involved stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular CPA (Care Programme Approach) review meetings to discuss patient progress and coordinate care.
• Act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

• Must be registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice (GMC registration).
• Possess a recognized medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB) from a GMC-approved institution.
• Completion of Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3), comprising 3 years of full-time training covering general adult psychiatry and other subspecialties.
• Completion of Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6) in a chosen psychiatry subspecialty, leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
• Hold a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) confirming eligibility for consultant psychiatrist roles.

• A minimum of 8 years of experience covering all training and practice in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in managing CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) eating disorders.
• Proficiency in conducting psychiatric diagnosis and applying the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated through work within multidisciplinary teams.
• Preference for candidates with experience in NHS and private sector roles.
• Candidates ideally local to the hospital site; however, a relocation package is available for those from other regions in the UK or Ireland.

• Experience in conducting risk assessments and ensuring regular updates.
• Expertise in facilitating CPA review meetings.
• Effective management of young patients' treatment plans and collaboration with health care teams.

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