Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust
Specialty Doctor - CAMHS Learning Disability Team
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Specialty Doctor - CAMHS Learning Disability Team
We are recruiting a part-time Specialty Doctor to join our CAMHS Learning Disability Team on a 12-month fixed term contract based in Oxford. The role covers clinic bases in Banbury, Witney and Abingdon as well as specialist schools in Bicester, Banbury, Witney, Oxford City, Abingdon, Wantage and Henley.
You'll be working in a multi-disciplinary team including Psychiatry, Psychology, Nursing, OT and Behaviour Specialists to ensure the best outcomes for our young people. New requests for service into the team are generally steady and we work to a minimal waiting list. Some of our young people will remain on our caseload until they reach adulthood due to medication management and review. We have a Challenging Behaviour pathway which is highly skilled in assessing challenging behaviour and developing Positive Behaviour Support plans. As our Specialist Doctor, you will learn how to assess Challenging behaviour and how to contribute to the development of PBS plans. Caseload will vary depending on complexity and demands and be regularly reviewed in supervision (approximately 30-50).
Requirements:
- Full GMC registration
- At least 3 years postgrad training with at least 2 in the relevant specialty
- Held hospital appointments in psychiatry at CT level or equivalent
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Responsibilities:
- Assessment of referrals/admissions
- Care plan and treatment formulation, guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness
- Routine medication reviews
- Complex case management
- Consultation to the wider team
- Liaison and collaborative working with other services/agencies
- Attendance at Team Business Meeting and Clinical Team Meetings
- Multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working
- Mental Health Act assessment, Mental Capacity Act Assessments
- For community posts, numbers of referrals, team meetings, supervision of team members
- Management of complex cases
- Clinical leadership of team
About Us:
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the “candidate guide to making an application” and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”
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Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”
Benefits:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Contact:
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Dr Laura Feitosa
- Job title: Associate Medical Director CAMHS Oxfordshire
- Email address: Laura.Feitosa@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 01865 902711
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