Consultant In Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job overview

Substantive | 40 hours

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our dynamic and compassionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead and deliver high-quality care for children and adolescents within a multidisciplinary setting. There are excellent opportunities for teaching, research and audit, and leadership and development within the specialty can also be facilitated.

About Us:

The Lodge at the Becton Centre is an inpatient unit that admits children and adolescents from across South Yorkshire, including the City of Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, and Bassetlaw. The team is dedicated to providing a holistic, compassionate, and multidisciplinary approach to mental health care.

About You:

• 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 or Learning Disability
• Section 12(2) Approval

If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

• Be the Team Leader of the Lodge, supported by the Lead Nurse, ward managers, and in collaboration with Heads of Departments.
• Offer expert opinion and clinical leadership, providing senior medical advice in the management of patients within the service.
• Oversee referrals into the team, through consultation with the assessing clinician or during weekly meetings.
• Ensure all patients under your care receive high-quality psychiatric assessments, treatment, and care plans.
• Provide ongoing support to team members, promoting an environment of clinical excellence and continuous professional development.

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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