Specialty Doctor - Wisteria Ward - Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders Service

Join Our Team: Specialty Doctor - Wisteria Ward

We are excited to announce a unique opportunity for a part-time permanent Specialty Doctor to join our leading child and adolescent eating disorders service at Wisteria Ward. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people struggling with eating disorders. If you are a driven and organized individual with a passion for child and adolescent mental health, we want to hear from you.

About Wisteria Ward

Wisteria Ward is a 12-bedded national specialist Tier 4 CAMHS Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Unit located at Springfield Hospital in Tooting. We are part of the CAMHS eating disorders stream of the South London Partnership (SLP), which combines specialist eating disorder services for all young people across South London. Our service accepts local and national referrals and offers inpatient, assessment, and consultation by a multidisciplinary team. We work with acutely unwell young people, using an MDT goal-focused treatment model to support recovery with involvement of all clinical specialties, the young person themselves, and their family/carers.

Our Team

Our team was recently short-listed as 'Clinical Team of the Year' for the Trust Quality Awards, 2021. We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and collaborative environment where our staff can thrive. We offer flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing opportunities, to ensure that our staff can achieve a healthy work-life balance.

Job Summary

As a Specialty Doctor at Wisteria Ward, you will be responsible for providing specialist medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment to young people with eating disorders. You will work closely with our multidisciplinary team to develop and implement treatment plans, and provide medical advice and support to other disciplines. You will also be responsible for participating in joint assessments, developing treatment plans, and ensuring the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of adolescents on the day program and inpatient unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in joint assessments of children and adolescents referred to the service, with a focus on psychiatric and physical assessment.
• Develop and provide treatment plans that include the family/carers and liaison with local services.
• Ensure the day-to-day psychiatric and medical care of adolescents on the day program and inpatient unit.
• Safely prescribe to an adolescent population and write up discharge medication as needed.
• Respond at short notice to requests to see patients either individually or jointly with other team members, including performing Mental Health Act assessments.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies on the ward.
• Function as a key member of the multidisciplinary team in a professional manner.
• Provide medical advice and support to other disciplines where appropriate.
• Attend and participate in clinical meetings, team meetings, and tribunals where appropriate.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary training events.
• Produce or assist with the production of reports for the Ministry of Justice, the First Tier Tribunal (Mental Health), care plans, or for CPA meetings.
• Produce discharge summaries in a timely manner with formulation input.
• Maintain clinical records in accordance with the GMC and Trust standards, and adhere to the GMC Code of Conduct.
• Ensure, with other members of the Team, that Care Programmes and Risk Plans are appropriate and updated, and that clinical outcomes are recorded.
• Receive clinical supervision from the Consultant Psychiatrist.
• Communicate with families about patient concerns.
• Work closely with other members of the Team in developing treatment approaches for children, young people, and their families.
• Be aware of the statutory requirements of The Children's Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and The Mental Health Act.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Registered General Medical Practitioner.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of working with children and adolescents.
• Experience of day-to-day responsibility of acute medical and psychiatric care.
• Experience of working with people with mental health problems in a psychiatric setting.
• MBBS or equivalent basic medical degrees.
• Eligible for full GMC registration.
• Right to work in the UK.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience of working in adolescent in-patient units.
• Experience of working with adolescents with eating disorders.
• MRC Psych Diploma of Child Health.
• Formal systemic training.
• Psychotherapeutic trainings.
• Group Trainings.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-sharing opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development in eating disorders and its associated co-morbidities.
• Career progression pathways and development opportunities.
• Subsidized parking fares for all substantive staff.
• Access to a range of shops, cafes, and restaurants on site.

Why Work with Us?

At Wisteria Ward, we are committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment where our staff can thrive. We believe in the importance of teamwork, communication, and mutual respect. Our team is passionate about delivering high-quality care to young people with eating disorders, and we are excited to welcome a new member to our team.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please submit your application, including your CV and a covering letter, to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you!

At Wisteria Ward, we are dedicated to providing a service that is responsive to the needs of young people with eating disorders and their families. We believe that our staff are our greatest asset, and we are committed to supporting their career aspirations and development.

As a Specialty Doctor at Wisteria Ward, you will have the opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to young people with eating disorders. You will be supported by our experienced consultant psychiatrists and other medical colleagues, as well as skilled and enthusiastic psychology and psychotherapy and nursing staff.

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, ongoing training and development, and career progression pathways. Our staff are valued and supported, and we encourage a culture of openness, honesty, and transparency.

If you are looking for a new challenge and want to make a real difference in the lives of young people with eating disorders, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to our team!

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