Job Description

Are you interested in delivering and developing ground-breaking and growing Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) in cultural and picturesque Oxfordshire? We have a Specialty Doctor Post opportunity in our CAMHS Eating Disorders Team.



The specialty doctor would, under supervision, and as part of an MDT assess and manage young people with eating disorders and co-morbid mental health problems which includes a wide range of common presentations in CAMHS (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, Neurodevelopmental disorders). The role includes diagnostic assessments, formulation, at times psychological treatments such as family-based approaches, psycho-pharmacological treatments, liaison with other agencies, physical risk assessments and regular CPAs. He/she/they would also provide clinical consultation to members of the multidisciplinary team particularly around physical health, psychiatric co-morbidities (e.g. anxiety, depression, OCD, ASD and appropriate prescribing if indicated) and would support admission to paediatric and psychiatry beds where indicated.



On the job training and supervision provided by Dr C Nahman and members of the MDT.



To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.



To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.



To participate in annual appraisal for doctors.



To attend and participate in the academic programme of the Trust, including lectures and seminars as part of the internal CPD programme.



To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct.



To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation.



To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services.



To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions.



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.



Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible



Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression



Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development



30 days study leave and a maximum of up to 2,400 over a three-year period.

28 days annual leave per annum pro-rata on appointment to the grade increasing to 33 days after two years in the grade and 35 days after seven years



NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers



Competitive pension scheme



Lease car scheme



Cycle to work scheme



Employee Assistance Programme



Mental Health First Aiders



Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)



Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team



Under the supervision and direction of the consultant, the post holder will be responsible for:

Role in assessment of new patient referrals Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness. Physical risk assessments and checking blood results. Liaison with paediatricians and acute medicine for patients requiring physical stabilisation at an acute hospital Ordering blood tests and ECGS Routine medication reviews Complex case management Consultation to the wider team Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies. Attendance at Team Business Meeting and Clinical Team Meetings Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working * Mental Health Act assessment, Mental Capacity Act Assessments