Locum Specialty Doctor - CAMHS North Bristol
Job summary
The Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Locum Specialty Doctor to join the CAMHS psychiatry workforce supporting 3 part-time consultant psychiatrists.
This is an existing 5 PA post and the majority of the work in this role will involve specialist assessment and treatment for young people with eating disorders. This will involve offering psychiatry reviews when needed and prescribing for cases where there is significant co-morbidity.
The role involves overseeing the physical health of the children and adolescents referred into the service and who are open to the Eating Disorder service.
This requires knowledge and understanding of the MEED guidelines and liaison with Paediatric/Medical colleagues when needed.
The Eating Disorder team use evidence based practice for the treatment of eating disorders, including the Family based treatment ( FBT) model.
Main duties of the job
To assess and treat children and young people in North Bristol CAMHS, supporting the consultant psychiatrists
To attend weekly CAMHS MDT meetings and to support the team with medical input as required particularly in the care and management of young people with eating disorders.
To undertake urgent psychiatric assessments when necessary and liaise with other parts of the service, GPs, key partner agencies
Write up all their notes using the Trusts Electronic Record system IAPTUS which also records time and date of entry. The post holder is personally responsible for entering their notes onto the system themselves.
Ensure effective and timely documentation and communication of clinical decision making and management plans
The post holder is expected to seek Section 12 approval, but this is not a requirement of the post.
About us
We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.
We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.
Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-LOSD023-SSC-PP
Job locations
North Bristol CAMHS
Woodland View, Thornfield Road
Bristol
BS10 6NB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the accompanying job description for full details on the roles and responsibilities of this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibilty
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
- Interest in research
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
- PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Medical Qualification (MBBS or equivalent)
Desirable
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Section 12 Approval
Eligibilty
Essential
- Eligible for Full GMC registration with a licence to practise at time of confirmation of appointment.
- Completed at least four years' full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis) at least two of which will be in a specialty training programme in Psychiatry or as a fixed term specialty trainee in Psychiatry; or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.
Skills
Essential
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Research and Audit
Essential
- Ability to critically appraise published research.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project
Desirable
- Experience in involvement in a research project and publication.
- Interest in research
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date knowledge of issues in Mental Health Service for this specialty.
Teaching
Essential
- Commitment to teaching other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Desirable
- Teaching of undergraduate students
- PGCME or equivalent/aspiration to attain a postgraduate teaching qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
North Bristol CAMHS
Woodland View, Thornfield Road
Bristol
BS10 6NB
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address
North Bristol CAMHS
Woodland View, Thornfield Road
Bristol
BS10 6NB
Employer's website
http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Lead - CAMHS Services
Dr Fiona Barlow
Date posted
19 March 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£59,175 to £95,400 a year Per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
342-LOSD023-SSC-PP
Job locations
North Bristol CAMHS
Woodland View, Thornfield Road
Bristol
BS10 6NB
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