The Position
We are looking for an innovative an enthusiastic consultant to join and complement our existing experienced Consultant team that delivers mental health support to looked after children, children in post adoption placements and working with children who have suffered sexual trauma.
The service also provides mental health support to unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC). The Specialist Children & Adolescent Mental Health service comprises the Care Experienced Service (working with accommodated children, care leavers and those in adoptive or special guardianship placements) and the STARS Service (Sexual Trauma, Assessment Recovery Support).
The service is a county-wide service and forms a specialist part of the overall Children & Adolescent Mental Health Service in Surrey. This is a part time opportunity4 PA’s/week = 2 days/week working on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Continuing Professional Development is a high priority for the Trust and you will be strongly encouraged to continue with further education in accordance with the recommendations of the Royal College of Psychiatrists enabling you to grow and develop in your role. We particularly welcome psychiatrists with a strong interest in medical education and/or research and would support people’s interests in those roles. For newly appointed Consultants mentorship is available and promoted. There are established CPD groups and peer group meetings, as well as scope for supervising GP/Psychiatry trainees and teaching opportunities for medical students.
Health Service
They deliver high quality care across our 140 services and we employ over 2,500 staff serving a population of 1.3 million. Thier services are provided in community settings, hospitals, and residential homes.
The Location
Greater London
Essential Criteria
MRCPysch or equivalent
GMC registered with license to practice
Eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or CCT in appropriate specialty (or within 6 months at time of Interview/Assessment) or equivalent
Approved Clinician Status and approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
Management qualification or evidence of an interest in developing leadership skills
The Package
£84,559 - £114,003 + £149 fringe/ pro rata
Relocation allowance: up to £8000 *subject to policy requirements
NHS Pension: employer’s contribution 14,38% from day one
Subsidised nursery places
Car Scheme: tax saving up to £6000
Nuffield Gym Membership
Generous annual leave and sick pay
About Skilled Medical
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To Apply
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