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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

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MBBS, MSc, MRCPsych, PGCert, Med, Ed.

 

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Education:

 

• MRCPsych (Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists), UK

• Certificate of Completion (CCT) Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK

• MSc Clinical Psychiatry, Cardiff University, UK

• Post Graduate Certificate - Medical Education- Cardiff University, UK

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Extensive Clinical Experiences & Wide Range of Expertise (UK):

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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Unit (UK)

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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Cwm Taf Health Board

This dynamic position in Cardiff Hospital, involved being part of a Brief Intervention Team (BIT). I was involved in assessment and management of complex mental health conditions from wide geographical patch. I contributed to the waiting list clinic effectively. I had a close liaison with education and social care, and delivered high quality multi-agency working.

The role in Tonteg Hospital involved delivery of the health board’s initiative of ‘Local Enhanced Service’, in the form structured neurodevelopmental clinics, in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil localities. The main task has been not only to review and monitor the psychotropic medications but also to bring the families onboard to sign up for primary care clinic arrangements.

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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Aneurin Bevan Health Board

This role involved assessment and treatment of complex mental health conditions at Tier2/3 levels. I effectively contributed to team’s clinical leadership. I was involved in neurodevelopmental clinics every week. In addition, I worked in close liaison with paediatrics, social services and other disciplines. The role allowed me to give expert advice on medication managements for under 18 people. I work with multidisciplinary team in delivering various treatment modalities ranging from pharmacotherapy, CBT and parenting advice. I regularly teach medical students and other allied disciplines.

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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Oxford NHS Healthcare, UK

This dynamic role in Tier 2/3 team combined elements of working in generic CAMHS and outreach team I was involved in assessment and management of complex cases, including risk management plans. I had an opportunity to carry out medication reviews on regular basis. In addition, I provided consultation to other disciplines e.g. psychology, family therapy, nursing etc. Overall this experience helped me to polish skills for providing effective clinical leadership

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Academic Experiences (UK):

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Post Graduate Teaching MRCPsych CASC Exam Chair and Founder - Cardiff CASC Training since March 2012

I am the founder and chair for Cardiff CASC Training, responsible for providing MRCPsych CASC exam training in Wales. I regularly organise training events in partnership with Wales Deanery. The positive outcome is in the form improved exam pass rates in Wales. (www.cardiffcasctraining.co.uk).

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Honorary Clinical Teacher – March 2018 - awarded in view of ongoing contributions in undergraduate medical students teachings