Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist -Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Bedforshire- Emotional & Behavioral Team
The post-holder is expected to provide senior clinical leadership to Bedfordshire EBT and cover other clinical duties within the wider service together with other Consultant colleagues. Clinical Leadership to the team will be provided by a consultant jointly with a non-medical Clinical Team Lead. The EBTs provide assessment and treatment to a wide range of emotional and behavioural disorders. Each EBT comprises a full range of CAMHS disciplines including child psychotherapy, clinical psychology, family therapy and nursing, as well as child and adolescent psychiatry.
All clinical pathways are made up of a variety of core disciplines
The consultant will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues to support the efficient running of the service. Subject to the provisions of terms and conditions of service, the post holder will be expected to observe the agreed policies of the East London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policies.
Main duties of the job
Management duties include:

• Providing Senior Leadership.

• Contributing to the planning and on-going development of community services.
• In partnership with colleagues, developing common clinical policies and guidelines for the teams.
• Working alongside the Service coordinator to identify areas of unmet need.
• Collaborating with the Associate Clinical Director and Service Manager in the development of community based services in line with commissioning requirements and service development plan.
• Active involvement in the Healthcare Governance programme for East London Foundation NHS Trust.
• With the other child and adolescent psychiatric consultants, participating in the planning, distribution and allocation of clinical, administrative, professional and managerial tasks.
• Attending and participating in regular meetings as described in the job plan.
• Recording of clinical activity and prompt submission of returns in line with service requirements.
• Maintaining accurate, contemporaneous medical notes in line with the Trust's record keeping policy.

About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Date posted
02 May 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
xc2xa3105,504 to xc2xa3139,882 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
363-MRSSBED7142363
Job locations
Rush Court
9 Rush Court
Bedford, Bedfordshire
MK40 3JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more details. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please kindly refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy for more details.
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych parts 1&2 or equivalent
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months) and experience of both CAMHS and LD.
• Section 12 approved and Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval

Desirable

• Higher academic degree

Skills
Essential

• Possesses an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills
• Concerned to maintain and develop this knowledge
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Experience of assessment and management of CYP with Intellectual Disability, ASD and comorbid mental health disorder in community setting.

Desirable

• Higher training in a specific psychotherapeutic treatment or modality eg. Family Therapy, CBT, individual or group psychotherapy.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Strong leadership and co-ordination skills with ability to direct and organise teams
• Excellent communication skills with a range of different people
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues and other professionals
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to constant change and new demands
• Shows enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, colleagues and the organisation

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of teaching in small groups and lecturing
• Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, academic and clinical

Desirable

• Familiarity with problem based learning approaches

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPsych parts 1&2 or equivalent
• Eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months) and experience of both CAMHS and LD.
• Section 12 approved and Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval

Desirable

• Higher academic degree

Skills
Essential

• Possesses an extensive range of clinical knowledge and excellent clinical skills
• Concerned to maintain and develop this knowledge
• Displays sound professional judgement
• Experience of assessment and management of CYP with Intellectual Disability, ASD and comorbid mental health disorder in community setting.

Desirable

• Higher training in a specific psychotherapeutic treatment or modality eg. Family Therapy, CBT, individual or group psychotherapy.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Essential

• Strong leadership and co-ordination skills with ability to direct and organise teams
• Excellent communication skills with a range of different people
• Ability to build effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues and other professionals
• Ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to constant change and new demands
• Shows enthusiasm and initiative in pursuing innovation and the highest standards for patients, juniors, colleagues and the organisation

Teaching
Essential

• Experience of teaching in small groups and lecturing
• Commitment to both undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, academic and clinical

Desirable

• Familiarity with problem based learning approaches