We have a Locum Appointment in Service (LAS) position available in our Fareham CAMHS team. We are seeking a Doctor with a strong commitment to providing both physical and mental health treatment to patients seen by CAMHS, who may have a variety of acute and long term mental illnesses and comorbidities.

Main duties of the job

*Assessment and diagnosis

*Mental State Examination

*Physical health Examination

*Speaking to relatives and carers of patients and liaising with professional network, eg education, Children's Services

*Arranging appropriate referral to other disciplines

*Communication and team-working skills

*Engagement with multi-disciplinary team

*Regular presentation of full psychiatric cases either in the MDT or to Clinical Supervisor

*Learning opportunities available to work with the more complex and

challenging cases, including treatment resistance, comorbidity and high risk patients.

*Gain experience in report writing, summaries and letters.

*Develop understanding/competence in the use of the Mental Health Act.

*Gain experience in managing acute psychiatric emergencies.

About us

Southern Health is one of the largest NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK, specialising in mental health and learning disabilities, as well as offering physical health community-based services.

With a workforce of more than 7000 and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we're committed to providing the best possible healthcare, reaching a range of diverse communities, whilst placing patients and staff at the forefront of all our endeavours.

We are currently working closely with other NHS Trusts to combine all our collective community, mental health, and learning disability services, with the plan to create a new larger, more integrated and accessible organisation.

The transformation will happen in stages Hampshire CAMHS, part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust joined Southern Health in February 2024, with Isle of Wight NHS Trust mental health and community services transitioning across in May 2024. The final combination of Southern Health and Solent NHS Trust services is expected in late 2024, when our new organisation, to be known as Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, will be formed.

Our new Trust will continue to cater to the unique needs of different communities, making healthcare across the county more accessible, as well as offering staff more opportunities for career development, training and partnership working.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare in Hampshire.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• *MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• *Be eligible for full registration with, and hold a current licence to practise with the General Medical Council (GMC)

Employer details
Employer name

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Osborn Centre

Osborn Road

Fareham

Hampshire

PO16 7ES


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348-SS-MED-5246