We are seeking a full time (10PAs) Specialty Doctor post in CAMHS based at Shropshire, working alongside the Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established CAMHS service and to gain experience in the assessment and management of young people with mental health difficulties in a community setting.
The service accepts referrals for young people up to 25 years of age who are registered with a local GP. The team accepts referrals for young people where it is suspected that they may have a Mental Health Disorder. The Multi-disciplinary team provides assessment and treatment for young people and their families.
- The post holder will provide general medical services within their areas of competence. This will include routine physical examination and health monitoring. There will be a need to assess physical health problems as they arise and arrange treatment or where appropriate liaison with or referral to secondary health care.
- To receive referrals and undertake a full assessment of all referred patients.
- The post-holder will be expected to assess and manage patients suffering from a range of Mental Health Conditions. Management will include both pharmacological and psychological treatments. The post-holder will be expected to carry out a full medical assessment, perform a mental state examination and perform a physical examination when appropriate.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are ‘United in our Uniqueness’ and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
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Full details of the job role and requirements can be found within the attached job description and person specification
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name
Natasha Khan
Job title
Head of Childrens and Families
Email address
[email protected]