Consultant Ecopsychiatrist - CAMHS - Nature-Based Therapy & Research

Consultant Ecopsychiatrist - CAMHS - Nature-Based Therapy & Research

We are recruiting for a part-time Consultant Ecopsychiatrist to join the Marlborough House inpatient CAMHS unit for a one year fixed term contract working one day per week. This is a pivotal new role funded by the Provider Collaborative to support the implementation of nature-based therapy and lead associated research within the service. Oxford Health is a lead provider of this local network and is pioneering the embedding of nature-based therapy into our patient care.

Working closely with the Marlborough House team, which has an established Families in Nature programme, the role will focus on embedding nature-based approaches to enhance patient care, staff wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. You will lead a weekly Nature Connectedness Pathway group for young people, collect and analyse routine outcome data, and oversee a quality improvement project in collaboration with the CAMHS Green Prescribing Research Team.

The role also involves supporting patient and family involvement in nature-focused initiatives, supervising medical students in the development of therapeutic summer programmes, and working in partnership with organisations such as Oxfordshire County Council, National Trails, National Trust, and Fathom Trust to develop innovative, nature-centred therapeutic models.

Apply now to join us in shaping an innovative model of nature-connected care and help transform how young people experience recovery and wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

As our Consultant Ecopsychiatrist, you will support the delivery and development of nature-based therapeutic practice within the Marlborough House inpatient CAMHS unit. The role involves leading the Nature Connectedness Pathway, supporting young people and staff through outdoor and nature-based interventions, and contributing senior clinical leadership to service development and governance.

You'll lead on the evaluation and research into nature-based interventions in collaboration with the CAMHS Green Prescribing Research Team, providing supervision and teaching, and working with partner organisations to develop innovative therapeutic models. The role does not include direct clinical responsibility for patients.

Applicants must hold a CCT and be eligible for appointment as a Consultant Psychiatrist, with recognised expertise or a strong interest in nature-based interventions and eco-anxiety. Experience in leading therapeutic and research projects, supervising students, and working collaboratively with external partners is essential.

Please see attached job description for further details on this role.

About us

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and South East Somerset.

Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible.

Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"

At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 33 days annual leave per annum pro-rata on appointment to the grade increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority
• NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
• Lease car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
• Close relationship with Oxford University Psychiatric Department
• Flexible working arrangements are supported where appropriate

Job responsibilities

We hope that the advert has given you a clear understanding of the skills we are seeking and the opportunity at hand. You will need to use the supporting statement element of your application form to demonstrate your suitability for this role and you should refer to the job description, person specification and the guidance notes attached to this role to help you tailor your application.The essential and desirable criteria will be used to shortlist for interview and you should ensure that you refer to these within your application to increase your chances of being selected for interview.

Person Specification Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• CCT in child and adolescent psychiatry
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months.
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice

Transport

• Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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