The post holder will provide senior psychiatric leadership within the COAST CAMHS Acute Service. The role is permanent, full-time (10 PAs) and based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with flexibility considered.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in mental health crisis
Supporting safe and effective intensive home treatment aimed at preventing unnecessary inpatient admission
Working collaboratively with inpatient services, community CAMHS teams, primary care and provider collaboratives to maintain clear and consistent care pathways
Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act where required and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance frameworks
Providing consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies
Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to workforce development
Participating in leadership forums, contract meetings and strategic discussions relating to CAMHS delivery
Contributing to audit, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate
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