Job description & person specification
Post title:
Clinical Senior Lecturer/Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
(0.7wte)
Academic Unit/Service:
Psychology, and Solent NHS Trust, Orchard Centre Child and
Adolescent Mental Health Service
Faculty:
Social and Human Sciences
Career pathway:
ERE
*ERE category:
Balanced portfolio
Posts responsible to:
Professor Nick Donnelly, Head of Academic Unit, Dr Jonathan Prosser,
Clinical Director, Children’s Services, Solent NHS Trust
Posts responsible for:
Supervisory responsibilities consistent with administrative roles. Clinical
responsibilities consistent with role of Consultant Psychiatrist
Post base:
Non Office-based (see job hazard analysis)
Level:
Job purpose
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To undertake research focusing on ADHD and related disorders as a member of the
Institute for Disorder on Impulse and Attention (IDIA) in line with the Academic Unit’s
research strategy
To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects within the academic unit of
psychology
To participate in administration within the academic unit of psychology
To work alongside clinical colleagues in CAMHS to provide a service for the assessment and
treatment of children and adolescents with mental health problems focussing on ADHD and
related disorders.
To give clinical oversight of the South Hampshire ADHD Register (SHARe) and to provide
liaison between CAMHS and the University to facilitate collaborative research in ADHD and
related disorders
Key Clinical accountabilities/primary responsibilities (0.2 FTE Clinical Work Component)
1.
To provide a service for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents
with mental health problems focussing on ADHD and related disorders and provide
advice and supervision of treatment programmes by members of the CAMHS clinical
team
There will be 1.75 PAs of direct clinical care (DCC), and 0.25 PAs supporting
professional activity (SPA)
2.
To provide consultation and advice to other clinical agencies working with children
and young people including paediatricians, schools, community paediatricians, social
services, education and voluntary agencies
3.
To support the role of other agencies, in particular social services, education and
voluntary agencies working with young people and to liaise with these and with other
local services e.g. adult mental health and primary care. To attend meetings and
conferences with other agencies as required and where time permits
4.
To work positively with CAMHS colleagues to maintain clinically effective
relationships
5.
To ensure that clinical practice reflects quality and effectiveness as determined by
evidence-based research as far as possible. To participate in peer supervision with
other professionals in the service.
6.
To comply with Solent NHS Trust clinical governance and other standing operational
requirements
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To work with Solent NHS Trust in managing demands placed on the service
8.
To provide medical advice to management directly and indirectly via the child
psychiatrists consultants’ meeting, joint meetings with paediatricians and via the
Clinical Lead and the Head of Paediatrics
9.
To attend meetings with other consultant colleagues as appropriate, particularly the
monthly child and adolescent psychiatry consultants’ meeting, and with paediatric
colleagues
10.
To take responsibility for additional tasks as required, following discussion with
colleagues, e.g. involvement in strategic developments, organisation of specialist
registrar training, membership of various committees etc.
11.
To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients and to
accurately and comprehensively record clinical activities as required and
communicate with referrers by letter and telephone, according to the protocols within
the service
12.
To participate in the appraisal system for consultants, reviewed by the lead clinician
and Responsible Officer
13.
To participate in an annual review of the post-holder’s job description and work
programme with the lead clinician and service manager.
14.
To take part in audit activities as appropriate and to comply with requirements for
appraisal and GMC revalidation
15.
To be responsible for ensuring:
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appropriate medical records are maintained ensuring compliance with the
agreed record systems of Solent NHS Trust.
informed consent to treatment is obtained and documented in accordance
with Solent NHS Trust procedures
new and replacement equipment is not used until it has been commissioned
in accordance with Solent NHS Trust policy
appropriate risk and other assessments are completed and documented in a
timely manner in accordance with Solent NHS Trust policy
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defective equipment is reported and made safe without delay in accordance
with Solent NHS Trust procedures
equipment is maintained in accordance with Solent NHS Trust policy
adherence to the principles of improving working lives when working with
staff
To participate in providing support, training and supervision as appropriate eg
specialist registrars and junior trainees.
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to keep up to date with professional knowledge and participate in continuing
professional development, keeping a record of this in a personal portfolio.
to participate in clinical and peer supervision
to participate in teaching of multi disciplinary clinical staff where appropriate.
17.
To participate in the Solent CAMHS out of hours rota, at present 1 week in 12
remunerated with an availability supplement of 1% of basic salary and with no extra
payment of out of hours PA time
18.
The post holder may with his /her agreement, which should not be withheld
unreasonably, be required to undertake other duties as required which fall within the
grading of this post, to meet the needs of the service.
Key University accountabilities (0.5 FTE role in the Psychology Academic Unit)
19.
To undertake research as a member of the Institute for Disorder of Impulse and
Attention on ADHD and related problems.
To develop and carry out an area of personal research, related to ADHD ensuring
high-level scientific quality and impact through collaboration and dissemination, as
appropriate.
20.
To provide supervision for UG and PG project students in the Psychology Academic
Unit in line with the teaching objectives of Psychology. Deliver supervision of the
highest quality. On occasions to undertake other forms of teaching as requested by
the HoAU.
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To contribute to the efficient management and administration of Psychology by
performing personal administrative duties as allocated by the Head.
22.
To provide clinical oversight for the South Hampshire ADHD Register (SHARe) and
other clinically related projects related the assessment and treatment of ADHD.
23.
Carry out management and administrative tasks associated with specified research
funding, including risk assessment of project activities, organisation of project
meetings and documentation and preparation of annual reports. To oversee and
implement procedures required to ensure accurate and timely formal reporting and
financial control.
24.
To secure grant funding for research in the field of ADHD and related disorders.
25.
To be a member of the Developmental Brain-Behaviour Laboratory and to attend
meetings regularly.
26.
To regularly publish papers of international quality.
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University Internal and external relationships
An internal relationship will be developed and maintained with the Academic Unit Board,
Examination Board and such committees that are relevant to its administrative duties. In particular,
new appointees will be assigned a senior colleague to guide their development and aid their
integration into Psychology and the University. Teaching and administrative duties will be
allocated by the Head of Psychology, within the context of the teaching programmes agreed by the
Academic Unit Programmes Board. The appointee will be a member of the Institute for Disorders
of Impulse and Attention with the Developmental Brain-Behaviour Laboratory and will work closely
with their director and other affiliated colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications, knowledge & experience
Recognised basic Medical Degree
X
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
x
Full GMC Registration
X
Eligible for inclusion on the Specialist
Register or CCT in Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry (or within 6 months of obtaining
CCT at the time of interview)
X
Eligible for approval under Section 12 of
Mental Health Act
X
Research degree (MD/PhD)
X
In depth specialist knowledge of ADHD and
related disorders.
X
Up to date knowledge of cognitive
neuroscience as it relates to childhood mental
disorders.
X
To have an exceptional track-record of high
impact publication in the field of ADHD and
related disorders.
CV,
Interview
and GMC
Website
X
Recognised training in child and adolescent
psychiatry for at least 3 years
Skilled in the design of research studies using
different methodologies. .
How to be
assessed
X
X
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To have the ability to write grant applications.
x
Clinical Skills and Abilities
CV
Ability to diagnose and manage appropriate
common psychiatric and child psychiatry
disorders including medical and
psychological treatments
Experience of clinical audit
Research experience
Experience of Consultation with other
disciplines and agencies
Experience of supervising others
X
Interview
X
X
X
X
X
Experience of Teaching
Experience of paediatric liaison
X
Experience of working with young people
with mental health difficulties and disorders
up to 18 years
In depth knowledge of a specialised area of
child Psychiatry, in particular ADHD
X
X
Knowledge and Understanding of:
CV
Current National policies for children & young
people’s health, education and social care
X
Children Act including safeguarding children,
NSF and Every Child Matters (ECM)
X
Mental Health Act
X
Mental Capacity Act
X
Clinical governance and Standards for Better
Health
X
Interview
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Skills and Competencies
X
CV
X
References
Evidence based practice
To effectively communicate ideas and
influence others (oral and written)
To work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
To provide clinical leadership
To develop and maintain effective multi
agency networks
Ability to manage own time and workload
effectively
X
X
Interview
X
X
X
Grant writing
X
Research Supervision
X
Management skills
X
Interpersonal Skills
References
Experience of working collaboratively with
professionals from other disciplines
X
Interview
Ability to influence others
X
Enthusiasm
X
Willingness to work flexibly and adapt to
changing service and organisation needs.
X
Drive for improved outcomes for children,
young people and families.
Experience of involving children, young
people and their carers in service
development and care planning
X
X
Attitudes consistent with a child friendly,
positive non-racist and equal opportunities
approach.
Technical Skills
Able to fulfil the travelling requirements of
the post
X
Computer literacy
X
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Statistical expertise
X
Skills in systematic reviews and meta-analysis
X
Other
DBS Clearance at an enhanced level
X
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