Job summary
We would like to make you aware of the recent government announcement that from 1 April 2022 (subject to parliamentary approval), everyone working in the NHS (including Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust) in roles that have face-to-face contact with patients and service users, will need to provide evidence that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are medically exempt. Details on the announcement can be found via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-vaccination-a-condition-of-deployment-in-the-health-and-wider-social-care-sector
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Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organisation dedicated to the service of children and families. Sheffield Children’s Hospital is one of four Children’s Trusts in the country and is a leading centre for development of integrated Children’s Services. You will work within Sheffield Community CAMHS in a post recognised by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, this is a new post working within Beighton Community CAMHS multidisciplinary team, assessing and treating children up to 18 years of age.
Applications are invited from those eligible to apply for a Senior Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist post. This is an opportunity to work as a senior specialist within a multidisciplinary team. There are excellent opportunities for teaching, research, audit and leadership development.
Candidates will be required to provide evidence that they meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Applications are invited for 1 Full time (10PA) Senior Specialist post in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Sheffield Community CAMHS. This is a new post based within Sheffield Community CAMHS . Part time applicants are welcomed and job shares will be considered. Candidates keen to pursue special interest sessions are welcome to apply.
About us
Sheffield Children’s is one of three independent, specialist paediatric hospitals in the country, providing dedicated healthcare for children and young people across community, mental health and acute specialist settings.
We have three overarching aims that set the direction for the Trust in our vision “to create a healthier future for children and young people.”
- Outstanding patient care
- Brilliant place to work
- Leader in children’s health
Our commitment to rewarding colleagues is demonstrated through our brilliant reward and benefits offer including; generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme and access to salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work and lease cars.
We are committed to supporting colleagues from different heritages and lifestyles while at work. This is supported through the offer we have in place for flexible working and the three equality network groups we have in place. Colleagues are encouraged to join these groups and request flexible working.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work at the Beighton Team covering the south and east of the city. The post holder will be expected to participate in citywide developments and clinics, in collaboration with colleagues from the other Community CAMHS team if required.
- A responsibility to provide psychiatric expertise, to conduct comprehensive Assessment and to deliver evidence-based treatment to the children and young people referred to the team. The post holder could also be invited to contribute to the triage of referrals coming into the team, either through consultation with the clinician assessing the daily referrals or during weekly meetings. The post holder has a responsibility for providing senior medical advice and input into the management of patients as necessary, providing clinical leadership and ensuring that all patients under their care receive high quality psychiatric assessment, treatment and care plans. The expectation would be to see an average of 12 appointments per week.
- A responsibility to work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, to undertake joint visits where necessary, to actively participate in the team clinical meetings, to ensure that there is effective and timely communication of clinical assessments to other team members and to participate in the development of care plans.
- An expectation to participate in various specialist clinics that operate within the team. As more specialist clinics are commissioned, there will be scope to develop expertise in one particular area and to be supported by non-consultant staff in other areas.
- To provide comprehensive interventions with close monitoring of outcomes this would include Medication prescribing and/or supervising the Nurse Prescriber if necessary.
- The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the citywide developments as required.
- A responsibility to liaise closely with colleagues within the team, across the service, with Primary Care, with Multi-Agency Support Teams and with any other statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate for individual patient care. Communication both verbal and in writing should be timely and comprehensive.
- A responsibility to complete administrative tasks as required for the safe and effective running of the clinical service.
- An expectation the post holder will contribute to the Divisions training agenda, to the training and development of clinical staff, including junior doctors and to multi-agency training.
- A responsibility to carry out Mental Health Act assessments as appropriate and to maintain section 12 Approval.
- A responsibility to develop close working relationships with other senior medical staff within the relevant localities and Trust.
- An expectation the post holder will participate in the on-call rota child & Adolescent specific rota, supervsied by the on-call consultant.
- An expectation to participate in service development in collaboration with other senior clinicians and with other Consultant colleagues
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will be expected to work at the Beighton Team covering the south and east of the city. The post holder will be expected to participate in citywide developments and clinics, in collaboration with colleagues from the other Community CAMHS team if required.
- A responsibility to provide psychiatric expertise, to conduct comprehensive Assessment and to deliver evidence-based treatment to the children and young people referred to the team. The post holder could also be invited to contribute to the triage of referrals coming into the team, either through consultation with the clinician assessing the daily referrals or during weekly meetings. The post holder has a responsibility for providing senior medical advice and input into the management of patients as necessary, providing clinical leadership and ensuring that all patients under their care receive high quality psychiatric assessment, treatment and care plans. The expectation would be to see an average of 12 appointments per week.
- A responsibility to work closely with multi-disciplinary colleagues, to undertake joint visits where necessary, to actively participate in the team clinical meetings, to ensure that there is effective and timely communication of clinical assessments to other team members and to participate in the development of care plans.
- An expectation to participate in various specialist clinics that operate within the team. As more specialist clinics are commissioned, there will be scope to develop expertise in one particular area and to be supported by non-consultant staff in other areas.
- To provide comprehensive interventions with close monitoring of outcomes this would include Medication prescribing and/or supervising the Nurse Prescriber if necessary.
- The post holder will be encouraged to participate in the citywide developments as required.
- A responsibility to liaise closely with colleagues within the team, across the service, with Primary Care, with Multi-Agency Support Teams and with any other statutory or voluntary agencies as appropriate for individual patient care. Communication both verbal and in writing should be timely and comprehensive.
- A responsibility to complete administrative tasks as required for the safe and effective running of the clinical service.
- An expectation the post holder will contribute to the Divisions training agenda, to the training and development of clinical staff, including junior doctors and to multi-agency training.
- A responsibility to carry out Mental Health Act assessments as appropriate and to maintain section 12 Approval.
- A responsibility to develop close working relationships with other senior medical staff within the relevant localities and Trust.
- An expectation the post holder will participate in the on-call rota child & Adolescent specific rota, supervsied by the on-call consultant.
- An expectation to participate in service development in collaboration with other senior clinicians and with other Consultant colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications/Entry Criteria
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- A minimum of 12 years full time medical work (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, at least 6 of which will be in a relevant specialty at Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising at senior grade
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required
Desirable
- Wider experience in different units in related specialties
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of management & Clinical Governance issues
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document ‘Good Medical Practice’
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Documented completed audits during training/experience
- Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practise and acts on the findings
Desirable
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
- Future ideas for research in post
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors, doctors in training and/or other allied professionals at all levels.
Desirable
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Communication
Essential
- Good oral communication skills – communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes – Compassion
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with trust values
- Shows empathy and understanding, treating everyone with dignity and courtesy. Respects colleagues and patients
Personal Attributes – Accountability
Essential
- Strives to do the right thing. Owns responsibility for successes, failures and understand where improvement is needed.
- Creates a supportive working environment where responsibility is taken for one’s own actions.
Personal Attributes – Respect
Essential
- Values differences and treats everyone fairly and consistently
- Actively tackles inequality and will foster a culture of inclusion.
Person Specification
Qualifications/Entry Criteria
Essential
- Medical Degree from a recognised UK or overseas university or institution
- A minimum of 12 years full time medical work (or equivalent gained on a part-time basis) since obtaining a primary medical qualification, at least 6 of which will be in a relevant specialty at Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades or equivalent
- Full registration with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice
- Section 12 and Approved Clinician Status
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications
- MRCPsych or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Manages the difficulties of dealing with complexity and uncertainty in the care of patients, employing expertise and clinical decision-making skills of a senior and independent/ autonomous practitioner
- Demonstrates the underpinning subject specific competencies to enable practising at senior grade
- Clinically evaluates and manages a patient formulating a prioritised differential diagnosis initiating an appropriate management plan with the ability to review and adjust this depending on outcomes of treatment
- Critically reflects on own competence, understands own limits, and asks for help when required
Desirable
- Wider experience in different units in related specialties
Management and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Demonstrates an understanding of management & Clinical Governance issues
- Understands the principles outlined in the GMC document ‘Good Medical Practice’
- Understands the requirements of Medical Appraisal and Revalidation
Continuous Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of participation in CME/CPD in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Maintenance of a CPD diary or portfolio
Audit/Research
Essential
- An understanding of the issues of clinical effectiveness and audit
- Ability to critically assess published research and incorporate it into clinical practice where appropriate
- Documented completed audits during training/experience
- Evaluates and audits own and others clinical practise and acts on the findings
Desirable
- Understanding of the issues surrounding clinical research
- Future ideas for research in post
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of teaching student doctors, doctors in training and/or other allied professionals at all levels.
Desirable
- Training in teaching methods
- Evidence of successful feedback from teaching
Communication
Essential
- Good oral communication skills – communicates effectively and is able to share decision-making with patients, relatives and carers
- Good written communication skills
Personal Attributes – Compassion
Essential
- Demonstrates behaviour consistent with trust values
- Shows empathy and understanding, treating everyone with dignity and courtesy. Respects colleagues and patients
Personal Attributes – Accountability
Essential
- Strives to do the right thing. Owns responsibility for successes, failures and understand where improvement is needed.
- Creates a supportive working environment where responsibility is taken for one’s own actions.
Personal Attributes – Respect
Essential
- Values differences and treats everyone fairly and consistently
- Actively tackles inequality and will foster a culture of inclusion.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
