Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS

Job overview

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.

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

Main duties of the job

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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