Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island.

Full travelling expenses are paid from a UK port of entry, with a generous relocation package available and the appointee may take advantage of Jersey taxation policies. The post attracts residential qualifications and Jersey has excellent affordable private education for children. Under Jersey Law, applicants must possess FULL registration, with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practise.

The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check.

Living in Jersey is also financially attractive. We have a flat rate of 22% income tax which compares favourably to the UK and we offer a generous public sector pension scheme, which is not subject to UK lifetime or annual contribution restrictions. The Jersey Consultant Contract is similar to the UK but with a higher level of increments. Subject to satisfactory performance, annual incremental progression is automatic for between points 1 to 17 on the pay scale. Formal applications are required for points 18 to 20.

CAMHS clinics are based at Liberte House, St Helier which is in the main town. This will move to the newly refurbished Bermuda House from July 2026 (also in

the main town). The post-holder may also be required to see Children and Young

People who have been admitted to Jersey General Hospital or Orchard Ward (adult mental health in-patient facility).

There is

no designated inpatient provision on island but the team provide flexible

intensive packages of care for children and young people with severe or complex

mental health difficulties. The packages

of care can be provided both for assessment and treatment working jointly with other services including

Paediatrics, Adult Mental Health and Childrens Services (Social Care).

Both the

paediatric ward (Robin Ward) and acute adult mental health ward (Orchard Ward)

are used for young people who require admission to hospital . Robin Ward will

admit young people up to their 17th birthday. The postholder will be clinically

responsible for young people admitted to Robin Ward and Orchard Ward under their care and will be

expected to undertake reviews of these patients.

All

those under 16, and most under 18 admitted to Orchard Ward are cared for

separately to the other in-patients if possible or are under continuous

observation for safeguarding reasons.

When

necessary young people can be transferred to the UK for inpatient treatment.

CAMHS is

staffed by a multi-disciplinary team with secretarial and administrative

support. The service aims to provide a

comprehensive assessment, treatment and therapeutic service for a range of

developmental, behavioural, emotional and psychiatric difficulties in children

and young people up to their 18th birthday. The service is restructuring and

the new posts are currently being recruited to, the team structure below

represents existing posts and those currently being recruited to.

4 Consultant Child & Adolescent

Psychiatrists (2.8 in post, 1 post vacant to be recruited to, currently locum

cover in place)

1.6 Associate Specialists

Clinical Fellow (Fixed term

contract)

Duty

& Assessment

5 Clinical Nurse Specialist or

Mental Health Practitioners.

5 Nurses

(3.8 Clinical Nurse Specialists, 1 Nurse Practitioners, 2 Nurses)

We pride ourselves in delivering high quality care

that is patient-centred, safe and effective. We are a vibrant organisation

where clinicians are at the forefront of developing and managing services. We offer a wide range of clinical services on

the Island and have good links with specialist services in the UK. There is a

generous study leave budget which doctors are strongly encouraged to

utilize. We are currently planning a new

general hospital and new mental health inpatient unit, so the next few years

will be an exciting time. There are strong relationships between mental health,

primary and secondary care. CAMHS sits under Children Young People and

Education Services (CYPES) directorate which enables many opportunities for

innovative multi-agency working. However the medical posts line managed and

accountable to Health and Care Jersey (HCJ). There are many joint learning and teaching

opportunities, based in our modern, purpose-built education centre. We have a

rotation of Resident doctors from Health Education Wessex. We welcome clinical

research. This is an

excellent opportunity to be part of developing a genuinely integrated care system.

For applicants appointed at the maximum increment, additional salary up to £213,890 per annum is available through annual panel application once in post.

Skills/Personal Qualities

Desirable: - Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills

Qualifications

Experience

Knowledge and Teaching

Desirable: - Teaching qualification or previous experience as teaching lead