Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Westminster CAMHS)

A rare and attractive opportunity has arisen in Westminster CAMHS, for 8PAs substantive Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in Westminster CAMH Service, specialising in neurodevelopmental disorders. There may be fixed term opportunities to increase to 10PAs, The primary role of the post will be to provide leadership to the Westminster neurodevelopmental/ learning disability pathway and direct clinical input to young people and families, especially those whose mental health needs are particularly complex and to support the other members of the MDT in relation to clinical management of complex cases., Central and North West London (CNWL) specialises in caring for people with a wide range of mental and physical health needs and is one of the largest mental health trusts in England. Each CAMHS service has its own local management structure: CAMHS is based in a welcoming purpose-built site, near efficient Tube and Bus connections. Westminster CAMHS is a specialist service but well-resourced to also provide early intervention (Tier 2) services, specialist CLA and Paediatric Liaison Teams (for St Mary's Hospital). Westminster CAMHS has a Lead Psychiatrist, Therapies lead and team manager who work closely with the outer boroughs service manager. Each sub-team has a psychiatry and therapy lead and they, together with the team and service manager form the local senior management team which meets monthly. The postholder will be part of the SMT. The service has active service user groups for young people and parents. The team has a monthly CPD session and local care quality
meeting, a monthly local consultants meeting and a monthly senior management meeting which the postholder will be part of., + To provide clinical input to the ND/LD including conducting initial assessments, psychiatric assessments, risk assessments and treatment including initiation and monitoring of pharmacological treatments.
+ Supporting the ND Team MDT with regard to comprehensive assessment, diagnosis and management planning, guided by the CAMHS care pathways and clinical model.
+ Providing psychiatric consultation to the ND Team MDT and the wider CAMHS team when indicated.
+ Liaison with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 services when referral to Tier 4 is indicated.
+ Liaison with Tier 4 services and contribution to CRAFT and CPA meetings.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Westminster CAMHS's vision is to be an outstanding and caring multidisciplinary team, with a strong emphasis on clinical excellence and patient participation.

This post attracts a Golden Hello of 20K payable in two instalments (subject to eligibility, taxable and non pensionable ), Relocation package for up to 8K (subject to eligibility) a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, the NHS pension for a scheme and other financial benefits such as range of staff discounts including discount on the purchase and the lease of new cars., We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing initiatives for staff.
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