Consultant

This role is a full-time position for the NHS located in Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire. It offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic Consultant in Child and Adolescent CAMHS Psychiatry to work full time hours for an initial period of 3 months.

Responsibilities

As a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health issues. This involves leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses. In addition, you play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development. You also engage in regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies as necessary. Furthermore, you may be involved in service development and quality improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CAMHS services

Position :  Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Hours :  This position is a full-time role of 40 hours per week

Setting :  CAHMS

Location :  Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire.

Dates :  Available to start ASAP until the 30 November 2024

Pay :  Competitive, to be discussed upon application.

Requirements :

• You must have a full GMC license to practice
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 12 approval is essential
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential

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If you feel your expertise suits this role, please apply today, and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.

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