Job summary We are seeking a passionate Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health to join our New Forest CAMHS team, based at Ashurst Child and Family Centre, Southampton.
In this role, you will lead on clinical care and offer specialist mental health support to young people in the New Forest region.
With a focus on assessment, consultation, and treatment, you will work closely with a skilled multi-disciplinary team, which includes experts in CBT, family therapy, and creative therapies.
Your role includes regular clinical sessions, service development, and supporting the professional growth of junior doctors and colleagues.
If you're looking to make a meaningful impact on young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative team, we'd love to hear from you!This role offers 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) weekly, including dedicated time for professional development, teaching, and quality improvement.
You'll contribute to service growth, clinical governance, and innovation within an inspiring, collaborative setting.
We value your expertise and commitment, offering a supportive environment for career growth and continuous learning.
If you're ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of young people's mental health, we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), you will provide clinical leadership and specialist care within a dedicated team, offering assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatments for young people with complex mental health needs.
You will work closely with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues, ensuring that patient-centred, holistic care remains at the core of our service.Key duties include managing a small caseload, conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing clinical oversight and guidance to the team.
You will play a pivotal role in service development, enhancing treatment pathways and championing recovery-focused care models.
You will also engage in teaching, mentoring junior doctors and other staff, and participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives.We can also offer youSupport with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000Pension alternative contribution policyNHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical AppraiserEducational/Training/Research opportunitiesTwice Yearly Medical Leadership Development DayAt least SPAs (Pro-rata)Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational SupervisorPeer support groupPersonalized coaching and mentoring opportunitiesWeekly academic teaching About us Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.The transformation will happen in stages; Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024.
The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.
Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant Higher Degree , MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications Full Registration with the General Medical Council MRCPsych or recognised equivalent Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview.
CCT in general Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable Liaison accreditation.
To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post Experience Essential Prior experience of general adult psychiatry Prior experience of working with detained/Mental Health inpatients as senior trainee or consultant.
Prior experience in please add in any other essential clinical requirements.
Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
Experience of crisis, inpatient or community mental health team care for Child and Adolescents.