Job Ref: 214916653

Date: 2021-10-15 11:10:23

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We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join our Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services at The Huntercombe Hospital Maidenhead.

Huntercombe Hospital Maidenhead is a Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) hospital for young people aged 12-18 with a diagnosed mental health condition.

The position is full time and will be based on Kennet ward, which is our CAMHS Eating Disorders Service. We are looking for a Specialty Doctor to join our Multidisciplinary team and provide specialist support to our young people.

As a Specialty Doctor your main duties will be:

Clinical Duties

* To be directly involved in the treatment of young people referred to the service, particularly in respect to the use of medication

* Being involved in the assessment and management of urgent referrals and/or ward referrals

* Participating in devising plans of action using a variety of therapeutic approaches

* Setting up and running client centred groups aimed at working with children/young people where appropriate

* Participating in the process of referral and admission both routine and emergency including preadmission assessment

* Contributing to specialist meetings for the services provided at the hospital and contributing to the development of service strategy

* Participating in case based discussion (CBD’s) for the purposes of their appraisal and re-validation as well as present academic papers and other areas of special interest at a weekly academic seminar currently arranged by the Medical Director

* Taking part in a 1:4 on-call rota

You will be:

* Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified

* Recent experience in psychiatry, ideally Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

* Able to work as part of a multidisciplinary team

* Knowledgeable of mental health legislation & codes of practice

* A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes

* Committed to continued professional development

* Happy to participate in the 1:4 on call rota

In return we offer you a range of Industry leading benefits, including:

* Indemnity insurance reimbursed on a monthly basis30 days Annual Leave

* 10 days Professional Study Leave

* Sick Pay 3 months full and 3 months half sick pay from start date

* The opportunity to participate in a company contributory pension scheme with up to 3% matching contributions

* Maternity leave at 3 month’s full pay and 3 month’s half pay, (up to a maximum salary of £50k)

* A range of staff discounts

* Opportunities for training and development

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