ConsultantPsychiatryPermanent

Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Sheffield

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

No

Trust type

Foundation

Posted

4 weeks ago

About the role

Substantive | 10 PAs (part-time welcome)

Sheffield Community CAMHS is a well-established multidisciplinary service working across two sites - Centenary House and The Becton Centre. Our teams work together, sharing expertise and resources to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based service to children, young people, and families.

We are looking for a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join us, working with young people and families across the south and east of the city. Based at our Centenary House site, this is a replacement full-time post (10 Programmed Activities), with flexibility for part-time working or job sharing.

Candidates with special interest areas are encouraged to apply, and support will be provided to develop these interests.

Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

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About You:

MBChB or equivalent, with relevant specialist qualification

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of completion)

Section 12(2) Approval

Full GMC registration and licence to practise

Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight for the care of referred children and young people

Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments

Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team, participating in joint visits, care planning, and team meetings

Contribute to citywide service developments and specialist clinics

Participate in daily triage or referral discussions where required

Prescribe medication or supervise the Nurse Prescriber

Offer advice and input into complex case management and treatment planning

Participate in service planning, audit, and quality improvement

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise. We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported. As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health. We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Person specification

Essential

Full GMC Registration
MBChB or equivalent
Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Section 12(2) Approval
Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
Clear involvement in audit/service improvement
Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity - Together we care

Desirable

Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Ability to teach, teaching qualifications