CAMHS, Consultant
Wigan, England, United Kingdom Temporary Child CAMHS Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Total Shifts: 40
We are seeking an experienced CAMHS Consultant to provide high-quality, specialist mental health assessment and treatment for children and young people presenting with a wide range of complex needs. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues, young people, families, carers, schools and partner agencies to promote recovery, resilience and positive outcomes.
Your responsibilities will include undertaking comprehensive psychiatric assessments, developing and reviewing evidence-based care plans, managing clinical risk and providing expert advice on diagnosis and treatment. You will contribute to clinical decision-making for complex cases, offer consultation to colleagues and ensure that care is delivered in line with professional standards, relevant legislation and local policies.
The postholder will provide clinical leadership within the service, supporting the development of effective pathways and promoting continuous improvement. You will participate in multidisciplinary meetings, case reviews, supervision, teaching and service development activities. Depending on service requirements, the role may include participation in an on-call or out-of-hours rota.
You must hold full registration with the General Medical Council and be eligible for, or already included on, the Specialist or Associate Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Applicants should have substantial experience working in CAMHS and demonstrate sound knowledge of evidence-based approaches to assessment and treatment. Experience of managing complex risk, safeguarding concerns and multi-agency working is essential.
We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable and clinically confident professional with excellent communication and leadership skills. You will be committed to involving young people and families in decisions about their care and able to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A commitment to equality, inclusion, confidentiality and the safeguarding of children and young people is essential.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of specialist services while supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. Reasonable adjustments can be considered throughout the recruitment process.
CAMHS, Consultant
Wigan, England, United Kingdom Temporary Child CAMHS Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
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