South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)
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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Complex Autism and Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses
We are inviting applications for an exciting full-time (10PA), Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist post in the Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses within National Specialist CAMHS at the Maudsley. SCAAND provides specialist assessments and evidence-based treatments for children and young people with diagnoses of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, and neurodevelopmental conditions, especially those with mental health needs and other co-occurring conditions.
This will be a Fixed Term post for 12 months. The post would be of particular benefit for an applicant interested in developing their knowledge, experience, and skills in autism, before the post is advertised as a substantive SCAAND consultant psychiatrist post, likely to be full-time.
This post would be suitable for a wide range of psychiatrists, especially those with a background in neurodevelopmental disorders and/or intellectual disability/special needs community CAMHS. In addition to extensive opportunities to develop clinical knowledge, experience, and skills in child and adolescent autism, ADHD, and ID, there are also excellent opportunities for quality improvement activities, research, teaching, and training.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant input for the Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Diagnoses (SCAAND).
- Work closely with existing Consultant Child Psychiatrists and other disciplines within SCAAND.
- May hold roles in other pathways.
- Play a key role in providing consultation and advice to colleagues within and outside the team, especially with complex cases.
- Conduct psychiatric and medical assessments of children and adolescents.
- Prescribe and monitor medication.
- Support the delivery of services in accordance with Trust Clinical Governance and NICE guidance policies.
- May supervise psychiatric trainees.
The successful applicant will be working 10 PAs.
About SCAAND
The Service for Complex Autism and Associated Neurodevelopmental Disorders (SCAAND), including Intellectual Disability, is a specialist, Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We are recognized as a leading UK centre in mental health care for children and young people with neurodevelopmental needs. SCAAND has an established multidisciplinary team that works closely to provide comprehensive assessments and multi-disciplinary care plans for young people with high need.
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SCAAND is a friendly, welcoming, innovative, national, and specialist service working with young people up to 18 years and their families. We offer an inclusive and supportive team environment and are keen to support your professional development and wellbeing. Our multi-disciplinary team currently includes posts in Clinical Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Educational Psychology, Behavioural Therapy, supported by a friendly Admin Team.
Contact Information
For further details/informal visits, contact:
- Name: Dr. Eleni Paliokosta
- Job Title: Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
- Email Address: eleni.paliokosta@slam.nhs.uk
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