Job overview
Consultant Psychiatrist, 0.6 wte (2 posts), Permanent, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, CAMHS division, Sandwell and Wolverhampton / Dudley and Walsall.
You are invited to join a friendly and motivated Medical team within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your post will be based at the Edward street outpatient clinic, Edward Street, Sandwell B70 8NY/ Ladies Walk Center, Dudley.
The post will cover community assessment, treatment and psychiatric care for eating disorders presentation under 18 years of age in Black Country (Sandwell and Wolverhampton). There are on call commitments to this post. You will be clinically responsible for patients within ED service under 18 years in Sandwell and Wolverhampton. You will be part of an established MDT that includes Psychologists, specialty doctor, nurses, Allied Health Professionals and support staff.
The All age Eating disorder service sits within the CAMHS division.
Main duties of the job
Provide and support the development of specialist Eating disorder services for Children and Adolescents under 18 years, to help safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents, to comply with confidentiality policies and to record activity accurately and comprehensively.
Assess and treat patients under 18 years of age in out-patients setting with eating disorder and co-morbid mental illness in line with NICE guidance, best practice and Trust policies.
Work closely with Multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and provide clinical leadership within the team.
Support the care of Children and Adolescents with eating disorder and comorbid mental illness by developing strong partnership with other agencies and services, including education, social care, primary care and voluntary agencies.
Contribute to clinical leadership Trust wide with CAMHS and Adult mental health division, including participating in the governance structures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed breakdown of the job description and person specification please see the attached documents for the post
Person specification
Essential criteria
- these are within job approval form
Desirable criteria
- to be found in the job description
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills, Experience and qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at date of interview. Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within reasonable time frame
- MB, ChB, MBBS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent 3 years higher professional training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Relevant experience in the speciality of Child and adolescent Psychiatry The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional Qualifications Undertaken ‘Train the Trainer’ and ‘Equality and Diversity
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This advert is for Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Edward Street Hospital - Lady’s walk Center. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £113,565 - £150,569 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Sep 2026.
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