Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Southwark Early help


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE5 8AZ
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Main responsibilities of the post This post includes direct clinical activity and SPAs, structured professional activities, during which the post holder will contribute to service development, clinical governance and quality improvement, in addition to completing continuous professional development and pursuing other professional activities. The main responsibilities of the post include: Assessment and management of children and young people, and to provide psychiatric input for both routine and emergency clinical care. Consultation to team members and professionals from other agencies, for example family early help practitioners, education colleagues etc To carry out mental health & risk assessments on children & young people, including with regards to the use of the MHA, as appropriate, and to support the multi-disciplinary team in managing these situations effectively. To assume responsibility for own case list and case management of children and families, in partnership with the MDT To use pharmacological interventions, as appropriate, in partnership with children and their families and their networks of care. Supervision of junior medical staff - the team has and allocated CT, an ST and a specialty doctor. Participation in training of medical students, psychiatric trainees and multidisciplinary staff. Attending and chairing clinical meetings as timetabled To consider safeguarding issues for each case, as relevant, consulting with other professionals and referring concerns to the appropriate safeguarding teams as required To communicate skilfully, tactfully and sensitively with children, families and other professionals, taking account any potential barrier to communication To maintain the highest standards of clinical record keeping and report writing, according to professional and Trust guidelines, including electronic data entry and recording To work as an autonomous professional, within professional guidelines and the policies and procedures of the Trust and service and provide advice and guidance as appropriate to members of the MDT. To link with statutory and voluntary agencies and professionals as well as other CAMHS Teams, as appropriate, in support of referral and treatment pathways and joint work. To maintain good relationships and clear lines of communication with other professional agencies and departments, providing specialist advice and support where appropriate. To maintain a high standard of verbal and written communication and to provide continuity of care. To participate in peer and group supervision meetings. To adhere to agreed job plan and appraisal procedures set by the Trust. To maintain GMC registration, maintain a License to Practice and participate in CPD to remain in good standing with the Royal College of Psychiatrists. To maintain Section 12 and Approved Clinician approval. If the appointee is not Section 12 or AC approved, they will be expected to become so as soon as possible. To provide prospective cross cover for colleagues during periods of leave and to provide advice and/or clinical input, as needed, to other CAMHS teams covered.

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