Consultant - Child &Adolescent (Beacon General Adolescent Unit)

North London Mental Health Partnership; Edgware; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in North London is seeking a Consultant for Child & Adolescent services to provide psychiatric assessments and treatments. The role involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop care plans for adolescents with major mental health issues. Qualifications include experience in child and adolescent mental health and Approved Clinician status. The position offers office accommodation and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Office accommodation

Secretarial support

Qualifications

• Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act (Section 12(2) 1982, 2007 amendments).
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health (clinical leadership).

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment, risk assessment, and treatment for adolescents admitted to the Day service and Inpatient Service.
• Work with the multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to assess and treat all patients.
• Develop effective treatment approaches and care plans in partnership with young people, parents and carers.
• Coordinate multi-agency care packages and support for young people and families.
• Provide consultation, advice and support to professionals in the wider network and to external agencies.
• Co-ordinate clinical liaison with CYPMH home treatment team, other CYPMH services and other agencies.
• Contribute to the BEH out-of-hours consultant psychiatric rota.
• Audit psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work.

Job description

Consultant — Child & Adolescent (Beacon General Adolescent Unit)

North London NHS Foundation Trust

Role Overview:

This role provides an inpatient and day hospital service for adolescents aged 13‑18 with major mental health problems referred by CAMHS Tier 3/3.5 Services.

Clinical responsibilities:

• Clinical Lead – Provide psychiatric assessment, risk assessment, and treatment for adolescents admitted to the Day service and Inpatient Service.
• Work with the multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) to assess and treat all patients.
• Develop effective treatment approaches and care plans in partnership with young people, parents and carers.
• Coordinate multi‑agency care packages and support for young people and families.
• Provide consultation, advice and support to professionals in the wider network and to external agencies.
• Co‑ordinate clinical liaison with CYPMH home treatment team, other CYPMH services and other agencies.
• Contribute to the BEH out‑of‑hours consultant psychiatric rota.
• Audit psychiatric practice and multidisciplinary work.

Requirements:

• Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act (Section 12(2) 1982, 2007 amendments).
• Section 12(2) approval for this post.
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health (clinical leadership).

Working Environment:

Supported by a 1 WTE specialty doctor, 1 WTE higher Speciality Trainee from the Tavistock Scheme and 1 WTE Core trainee. Office accommodation and secretarial support provided.

Contact:

Dr Navin Chandra – Director
[e-mail]
020 8985 22381