Specialty Doctor in Child-Adolescent Psychiatry

This permanent fulltime role is based at the Osborn Centre, providing specialist psychiatric assessment, treatment and case management for children and young people aged 0--18. The post sits within Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust's CAMHS service, working in a well established multidisciplinary team that includes consultants, nonmedical prescribers, psychologists, nurses and therapists. The doctor will deliver direct clinical care through face to face and remote consultations, manage urgent presentations, contribute to MDT discussions, and liaise closely with paediatrics, social care, education and crisis services such as i2i and PPLT. As stated, the role requires "mental health assessment, treatment and case management; according to criteria agreed with local commissioners." The post includes participation in clinical governance, audit, CPD, supervision, and teaching. There is currently no out of hours on call, though future rota involvement may develop. The Trust provides strong administrative support, protected CPD time, study leave, and opportunities for CESR development. The doctor is expected to uphold safeguarding responsibilities and maintain high standards of professional practice, with the ability to manage complex, emotive clinical situations and competing demands. The document notes the need to "deal with distressing or emotional circumstances and take care of own wellbeing."Main duties of the job

• To provide mental health assessment, treatment and case management both directly and through colleague consultation to referred children and young people aged 0 - 18 years and to their families, according to criteria agreed with local commissioners.
• To record and communicate such activity as appropriate according to best practice and Trust requirements.
• To balance demand for both scheduled and unscheduled clinical care in collaboration with colleagues and service managers.
• To participate in team and peer clinical supervision and co-working arrangements.
• To join the local Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists' Peer Supervision and Continuing Professional Development Group.
• To respond flexibly to the reasonable requests of the service for exceptional unplanned activity such as may be required and for gradual change in the Consultant role as part of the evolution of children's services
  
  Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve. Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time. Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.