Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

1. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. Participation in POMH audits is encouraged. 2. To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk. 3. To provide liaison and consultation as required with a local acute paediatric service. 4. To provide opportunities for case-based discussion and teaching to the MDT. 5. To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and provide reliable written communications to General Medical practitioners/liaise with other professionals as required. 6. To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively on electronic patient record as required 7. To take an active role in the pathway and CAMHS clinical governance in liaison with the Senior Leadership Team (Meetings are held every Tuesday at midday) and contribute to the development of internal clinical pathways/processes and ensure smooth pathways for patients moving between the Tier 4 services. 8. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed by consultant colleagues and the medical director and in accordance with the Trusts personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. 9. To provide support to the High risk Pathway and clinical nurse specialist 10. To participate in annual appraisal for ..... full job details .....