Specialty Doctor at Westminster CAMHS

Overview

Specialty Doctor at Westminster CAMHS, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. Full Time, Fixed Term 12 Months. Westminster CAMHS is based at 7a Woodfield Road (off Harrow Road). The clinic is easily accessible by public transport; it is a short walk from Westbourne Park underground station and well served by bus links.Responsibilities

To undertake assessments of young people and families referred to the CAMHS team with mental health disorders, devise formulations and care plans and provide interventions/treatments.To assess children and adolescents with mental health problems, presenting acutely to the service or to paediatrics.To provide treatment and therapy appropriate to level of training and experience under the general supervision of the consultant psychiatrist.To attend service-wide meetings for peer education and discussion, and to review clinical cases; to participate in audits.To participate in teaching to medical undergraduates and other professionals.To ensure good record keeping of assessments and interventions and to contribute to reports and correspondence as outlined in the service protocol.To participate in continuing professional development.To provide relevant reports for educational/social services planning and to provide clinical care for other patients if their allocated doctor/case manager is unavailable.To gain experience of some psychological treatments and to participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and research.To communicate medical issues effectively within a multidisciplinary team.Job Details

Role: Specialty DoctorLocation: Westminster CAMHS, 7a Woodfield Road, LondonService: CAMHS, CNWL NHS Foundation TrustSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-time, Fixed Term 12 MonthsEducation, Qualifications and Training

Primary Medical DegreeFull GMC RegistrationGMC Licence to PractiseCompleted at least 4 years full-time postgraduate training (or equivalent) with at least two years in a relevant specialty or equivalent experienceExperience, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of Child and Adolescent PsychiatryExperience in psychopharmacology as applicable to CAMHSExperience of Mental Health Act as applicable to CAMHSExperience in a variety of therapiesDesirable: 3-DI or ADI training, ADOS training, Neurodevelopmental ExperiencePersonal Skills and Qualities

Excellent communication and empathic skillsTeamwork and good organisational skillsAbility to work on own initiative; highly motivated and able to finish tasks on timeFor further information please contact the Lead Consultant Westminster ..... full job details .....