Job summary
- Main area
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Grade
- Specialist Dr
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Job share
- Job ref
- 152-ME37.23B
- Employer
- Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Weymouth Community Hospital
- Town
- Weymouth
- Salary
- £83,945 - £95,275 pa pro-rata for part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 02/06/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Dr in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Weymouth/Portland
Specialist Dr
The 5 July 2023 marked 75 years of the National Health Service. The founding principles remain as relevant, and valued, today as they were 75 years ago. Why not join us and make a difference to be Better Every Day.
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a part time (4.5 PA) Specialist Dr Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work within the Weymouth core CAMHS team.
The post holder will work 4.5 PA within the Weymouth core CAMHS team and provide comprehensive community-based services to young people up to the age of 18 registered with general practitioners.
Alongside our outstanding support, development opportunities and NHS benefits, we can offer:
-Relocation: we can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to our beautiful county
- Recruitment and Retention: a payment of £10,000 to be paid in monthly instalments for the first year of employment.
Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!
Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!
- A commitment to flexible working: we would love to hear from you to discuss how together we might design this role around you and your specialist interests. We are committed to enabling flexible working and would welcome a discussion on how this could be achieved for you.
Main duties of the job
The post is based in the famous coastal town of Weymouth, which is situated in the south of the County. There is the possibility of increasing the post to include additional sessions, sessions within the CAMHS Liaison Psychiatry service or other core CAMH services within the county.
The post-holder will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.
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Working for our organisation
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Person specification
Qualifications/Training
Essential criteria
- General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
Experience
Essential criteria
- Shall have completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
Clinical Skills
Essential criteria
- High levels of competence in diagnosis, risk assessment, care planning and prescribing.
Leadership Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to prioritise work to meet competing clinical demands.
Organisational Skills
Essential criteria
- Have good organisational skills and able to organise own work.
Teamwork
Essential criteria
- Understand principles of multi-disciplinary team working.
- Demonstrate ability to work as a member of a team and to liaise effectively with colleagues within the hospital.
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- Understand and actively support the principles of Clinical Governance including audit and outcome measures.
- Demonstrate a good understanding of continuing professional development needs and revalidation.
Management Skills
Essential criteria
- Understand the importance of working with managers in the interest of good patient care
Self-Awareness
Essential criteria
- Understand their strengths and weaknesses and how these attributes affect professional functioning.
- Knowledge of the stress/stressors involved in being a specialist doctor and how to manage these appropriately and understand the importance of seeking support at the right time.
Working with Patients and Carers
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate a good understanding of how to work in partnership with patients and carers.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Anu Devanga
- Job title
- Lead Consultant for CAMHS
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01202 584353
- Additional information
We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions please email Dr Anu Devanga, CAMHS Lead Consultant - [email protected] or Dr Stephen Turberville – [email protected].
If you would like a pre application conversation with the Chief Medical Officer, please contact Julie Street (Executive PA to the Chief Medical Officer) on 01202 277011 or via email to [email protected]
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