Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Heath - Austen House inSouthampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED
FRI 1 NOV 2024
The position offers a supportive environment for psychiatrists passionate about adolescent mental health, featuring benefits such as housing support, relocation assistance, and opportunities for training and leadership development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, committed to evidence-based, recovery-focused mental health care, and will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young patients.
Join us at Austen House as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to provide vital care within a specialised low secure unit. Located in Hampshire, Austen House is transforming to meet critical needs as a mixed 7-bed PICU and low secure adolescent unit. You will work alongside a collaborative multi-disciplinary team, offering expert assessment, diagnosis, and care for adolescents with complex psychiatric needs. With 6 Programmed Activities (PAs) per week, this role provides a balanced focus on direct clinical care and professional development. This is a unique opportunity to shape young lives within a dynamic, supportive environment dedicated to recovery and patient-centred care. We welcome applications from psychiatrists passionate about making a tangible difference in adolescent mental health services.
We can also offer you
Support with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000
Pension alternative contribution policy
NHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical Appraiser
Educational/Training/Research opportunities
Twice Yearly Medical Leadership Development Day
Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational Supervisor
Peer support group
Personalized coaching and mentoring opportunities
Weekly academic teaching
As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at Austen House, you will lead clinical care, managing complex cases for adolescents within the secure unit. Key responsibilities include:
Conducting detailed psychiatric assessments, formulating personalised treatment plans, and providing ongoing care for a small caseload.
Acting as the Responsible Clinician, leading clinical decision-making, and managing Mental Health Act responsibilities.
Supervising and supporting a multi-disciplinary team, promoting best practices and evidence-based care.
Engaging in quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, and CPD to enhance service outcomes.
Contributing to service development, providing input on patient pathways and staff training.
This role is ideal for consultants with strong leadership and communication skills, committed to recovery-focused, holistic mental health care.
About us
Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.
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