Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Eating Disorder)

Provision of the psychiatric component of the CAMHS tier 3 service to the under 18 population in the Eating Disorder CAMHS Team.

Alongside the multi-disciplinary staff, the post holder will have responsibility for assessing a young person's mental state, formulating a diagnosis and monitoring the risks a young person poses.

To undertake referral meetings, case reviews as required.

Working with the MDT in developing effective and novel treatment approaches.

To support the development of internal clinical pathways.

Providing consultation, advice and appropriate support to professionals in the wider network of the young person and/or family.

Contribute to the supervision of the trainees and the specialty doctor allocated to the service.

To provide opportunities for case based discussion and teaching to the MDT.

To participate in various medical staff meetings within the Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust as necessary.

To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues.

To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programs to improve and maintain the high standard of service. Participation in POMH audits is encouraged.

To take an active role in CAMHS clinical governance in liaison with service manager and through quadrant leadership team meetings.

To provide advice, support and consultancy in a variety of settings to minimise risk.

To provide liaison and consultation as required with a local acute pediatric service.

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 Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework.

To ensure that junior medical staff working with the post holder operate within the parameters of the New Deal and are Working Time Directive compliant.

To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is an exceptional organisation with big ambitions, our aim is for HPFT to be the leading provider of mental health and specialist learning disabilities within the UK.

With a workforce of over 4,300 people and an annual income of some £330 million this year, the Trust provides integrated health and social care services through a network of community and inpatient settings, serving diverse communities across Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Norfolk. As a University NHS Foundation Trust, HPFT continues to develop strong links with the University of Hertfordshire, providing excellent learning and development opportunities, as well as strengthening our clinical research capability.

Whilst it is a challenging period of the NHS, there has never been a more exciting time to join HPFT following our CQC rating of Outstanding award in 2019. We are currently undertaking our "Great Together" strategy for 2023 to 2028. This strategy has been meticulously developed and co-produced in collaboration with our service users, carers, staff, partners, and local communities. It gives us a well-defined roadmap to realise our vision of providing exceptional care and achieving outstanding outcomes. We are dedicated to addressing inequalities and equity, developing our workforce, and fostering a dynamic learning environment, all while engaging in robust partnerships to deliver the highest quality care.

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