Consultant- Psychiatrist- CAMHS Getting Help Service
Berkshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Reading
Salary
£113,565 – £150,569
Posted
2 weeks ago
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's innovative CAMHS Getting Advice and Getting Help Service. This newly created post supports the ongoing development of our service model, aligning more closely with i-THRIVE principles to improve access, patient experience and outcomes for children, young people and families across Berkshire. The Consultant will provide specialist psychiatric leadership across our county-wide Getting Help Service, working alongside multidisciplinary teams within the CAMHS Common Point of Entry (CPE), Getting Help Teams and Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs). The role includes psychiatric assessment, formulation, treatment planning, consultation and risk management, supporting clinicians working in schools, community settings and primary care. Working within a collaborative "one team" approach across Berkshire's six local authority areas, the Consultant will play a key role in delivering evidence-based care in line with NICE guidance, supporting clinical decision-making and ensuring that children and young people receive the most appropriate level of intervention. This includes contributing to reviews of care pathways and supporting transitions between Getting Help, Getting More Help and Risk Support services where required.