# Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry-community-camhs/a93d68e5-2dc8-4bb9-a4b4-0d7c36faecc4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-in-child-and-adolescent-psychiatry-community-camhs/a93d68e5-2dc8-4bb9-a4b4-0d7c36faecc4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-05-31T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-04-10T16:40:50.293Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Child_Adolescent_Psychiatry_Community_CAMHS/Child_Adolescent_Psychiatry_Community_CAMHS-v7930585 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7930585?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. #LI-Onsite ## Job Details 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: ## Job Description Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include: ## 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. #LI-Onsite ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Full GMC Registration ### Demonstrates Trust Values **Essential** - Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity – Together we care ### Previous Training Management/Audit **Essential** - Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas - Clear involvement in audit/service improvement **Desirable** - Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants ### Academic Achievements Research/Publications **Essential** - Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects **Desirable** - Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research ### Qualifications/Training & Professional Qualifications **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 ### Knowledge/Previous Experience Specialty Clinical Expertise **Essential** - Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry ### Skills Leadership Skills Organisation Skills Communication Skills **Essential** - Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff - Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines **Desirable** - Ability to teach, teaching qualifications ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [sch local benefits summary (pdf, 120.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2368) - [consultant - child & adolescent psychiatry (pdf, 416.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10209098) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.