Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Role Introduction

This is an exciting time as the Children and young people’s mental health services (CYPMHS) (formerly known as CAMHS) in Leeds undergoes a redesign. You will bring excellent leadership, enthusiasm & strategic skills to help solve challenges & shape the future of the service. 

You will showcase advanced interpersonal skills, be approachable and welcoming, and demonstrate a positive approach to the assessment and treatment of children & young people with a range of presentations within our Core and LD service.

You will hold a caseload, support new assessments & reviews. You will be a motivated & reliable colleague, committed to developing as a team & will provide clinical leadership & support for local & whole service MDTs. 

You will have an identified base but will be expected to work across the city. Effective communication skills are essential. Previous knowledge of healthcare systems would be beneficial although training will be provided.  

You will have the opportunity to be active in postgraduate teaching & develop appropriate research interests & applicants must be on the Specialist Register. 

Main Duties:

•    Provide strategic direction & professional clinical leadership.

•    Deliver high quality direct clinical care to diverse communities across the city ensuring the smoothest journey possible for our service users.

•    Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping in a contemporaneous manner in accordance with Trust policies.

•    Support effective & collaborative clinical & operational decision making.

•    Work with managers to ensure smooth & efficient running of services at all times.

•    Participate in local and service wide meetings and engagement forums.

•    Share with Consultant colleagues in the provision of medical contribution to management.

•    Support, lead & provide input to service development through a quality improvement lens.

•    Manage, appraise & provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed.

•    Carry out Mental Health Act and Responsible Clinician duties as required.

•    Provide specialist prescribing knowledge, working collaboratively to support complex and risky young people in the service.

•    Attend system meetings as required in person or using available technology.

•    Provide consultant input into our Learning Disability Team.

The post is for 10 sessions p/w. We encourage those wishing to work part-time or in a job share to apply. There are on call responsibilities with this post.

Please note that the interviews for this role will be held on 26th February

For further information please contact:

Dr Jon Barrett, Medical Lead and Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: jonathan.barrett@nhs.net - 0300 0290330.

Sara Clarke, Head of Service  - sara.clarke@nhs.net - 07850 881840.

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for full requirements of the role.  

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.