Specialty Doctor - CAMHS Inpatient unit

The service is seeking a Speciality Doctor to provide medical input and expertise on the day to day psychiatric and physical care of adolescents on the Aquarius Unit which has 12 inpatient beds based on the Springfield University Hospital site in Tooting Bec. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work as part of a supportive, well established and skilled multi-disciplinary team who provide high quality evidence based care to young people referred to the service, and their families. They will join another full time specialty doctor (1.0 wte).
The post would offer valuable experience for someone interested in Adolescent Psychiatry, early intervention in psychosis and a DBT approach to emotional dysregulation.
The service will support the successful applicant with regard to ongoing training and career development (MRPsych/CESR). There is protected time for CPD and you will be encouraged to attend the training on offer for CAMH's ST's based on site and there is in addition a hospital academic programme.
The successful candidate will be given DBT training and there is supervision of systemic and individual therapy. There are opportunities to teach St. Georges Medical School students and be involved with groups and therapeutic work. We are co-located with an Adolescent Eating Disorder Ward and a national Deaf Unit for children which are also excellent opportunities for learning and widening experiences., We are looking for a doctor who can demonstrate a commitment to creative engagement with a culturally diverse population, be a good team player, show initiative and be able to communicate ideas clearly to both professionals, young people and their parents/carers. They will also need to be flexible and have the necessary skills and experience to provide high quality care that is both evidence based and client focussed. Section 12 approval would be an advantage. There is no out-of-hours commitment.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Dr Jack Lindesay ) or Dr Nicky Adrian, ), Consultant Psychiatrists for the ARC.
Please apply online on NHS jobs under 'South West London and St Georges Mental Health Trust',
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At South West London St Georges Mental Health Trust we are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and that promote equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Committed Employer, and welcome applications from all sections of the community and people of all protected characteristics. We are Members of Stonewall Diversity Champions and Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion.
As part of the Trust's commitment to Equalities and Diversity, the Trust supports the establishment of Staff Networks groups to promote diversity in the workplace:
+ BME (Evolve) Staff Network
+ Christian Staff Network
+ DiverseAbility
+ Deaf Staff Network
+ Mental Health Staff Forum
+ Women's Staff Network
+ LGBTQIA+
We are committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.
We provide reasonable adjustments to the interview process for any candidates with a disability.
Please note:
+ That the closing date listed is a guide only and that the vacancy may close earlier should sufficient number of applicants have been received
+ That once you have submitted your application you agree to your application being transferred to a 3^rd party e-recruitment system
+ That should you not have heard from us within three weeks from the closing date your application has not successful
+ That priority consideration for applications may be given to at-risk NHS employees
+ That should you be successful and appointed, you authorise South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust to confirm your previous NHS service via an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process
+ That your employment is offered subject to successful completion of a Probationary Period depending on your Band (except medical roles)
+ That we are a smoke-free Trust

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust has a rich history, well-established community links and an international reputation. We provide a full range of local mental health services to the Kingston, Merton, Richmond, Sutton and Wandsworth London boroughs, as well as specialist forensic mental health services, including specialised services such as national deaf adults and CAMHS inpatients and OCD.
We are committed to providing high quality integrated health and social care for local people with mental health problems in South West London and more specialist mental health services for people throughout the UK. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as 'good' however we aim to be 'outstanding'.
Our Values
We take pride in providing specialist care to our service users where our Trust values; being consistent, compassionate, collaborative, respectful and open is at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is "making life better together".
When you join us, you'll be part of something special - an innovative and rapidly growing organisation that is helping to redefine the Mental Health, education and social care landscape in the UK.
As a Trust, we are happy to talk flexible working., South West London and St George's Mental Health Trust was formed in 1998. Springfield University Hospital in Tooting is the largest site from which the Trust operates and has provided mental health services since 1841. It provides a range of mental health, learning disability and substance misuse services.
The Trust provides mental health services to five London Boroughs: Wandsworth, Merton, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond as well as a range of specialist and national services including adult forensic, child and adult deaf services, adult OCD.