Specialty Dr in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Portland - Pulse

Job Title: Specialty Dr in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Grade: Specialty Dr
Location: Portland, Dorset
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application  

We are seeking an enthusiastic Specialty Dr in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join our client’s dynamic inpatient team in Portland, Dorset. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short-term contract.

What will your responsibilities be? 

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations of children and adolescents, considering their personal history and symptoms to understand their mental health challenges. You will develop and implement individualised treatment plans, which may include psychotherapy and medication management, tailored to each young person's needs and goals. Leading a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with various healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. Your role will also involve overseeing therapeutic interventions, including crisis management, and regularly monitoring and adjusting treatment plans to optimise care. Additionally, you will contribute to risk assessments and management strategies, ensuring the safety and well-being of those in your care. Your commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to relevant mental health legislation will be crucial in delivering exceptional care to young patients.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full GMC license to practice
• Section 12

How to apply?  

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. 

Why work with Pulse? 

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you will quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. 

Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. 

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. 

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. 

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.