Job summary
This exciting post has arisen as a result of the creation of a new pathway for CYPs with neurodiversity. If you are an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a fresh challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. You will have a consistent and child-centred approach, can provide senior clinical leadership to the MDT, offer consultation to other professionals and facilitate the development of the team and wider service.
We offer:
A substantive post at 10PAs per week
Monday to Friday service between 9am to 5pm
No on call rota
Up to 30 days of study leave over three years
"After working in Worcestershire for around 3 years I can say that I relish the work environment so much that I look forward to Mondays with excitement (which is not an exaggeration!); Staff, peers and managers have been so supportive, encouraging and kind that I feel so fortunate to have selected this trust as my workplace" Dr V, Consultant Psychiatrist
If you would like to work with colleagues like Dr V, please apply for this post.
If you would like to discuss informally if this is the right role for you, get in touch with Recruiting Manager which can be found on the top right-hand side of the advert.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies.To manage a compact case load of the most complex cases and to provide senior medical advice, support, consultancy and clinical leadership to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Core CAMHS.To conduct outpatient clinics consisting of routine and urgent new patient assessments and review/follow up appointments.To carry out home visits and telephone/remote consultations with service users as appropriate.To participate in appropriate multi-disciplinary team meetings such as MDT meetings & CPA reviews.To maintain electronic health records in accordance with Trust policies.To undertake and maintain statutory and mandatory training requirements.To actively participate in clinical governance activities.To work within the duties and responsibilities of the Mental Health Act.
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 16 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: Depending on experience pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9798-2461
- Job locations: Aconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom, Redditch Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, REDDITCH, Worcestershire, B98 8AH, United Kingdom, Kidderminster Health Centre, Bromsgrove Street, KIDDERMINSTER, Worcestershire, DY10 1PG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Ability to work in and lead team
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation.
- Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
- Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
- A commitment to education, training and professional development
- Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
- Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
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