Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Community CAMHS

Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Community CAMHS

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Job Summary

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

Interviews expected to be held on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Main duties of the job

• 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 multidisciplinary 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

About Us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health. We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We are proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top NHS trusts in England. Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence – to life every day.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we continue to build leadership in children's health and focus on our communities and population health. We offer excellent benefits including generous annual leave, pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.

Details

• Date posted: 05 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade:
  Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata)
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 425--A
• Job locations:
  Centenary House, Albert Terrace Road, Sheffield, S6 3

Job Description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Sheffield Children's uplift pay meets the Real Living Wage (£12.60 per hour).

Diversity Statement

Sheffield Childrens is committed to an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in recruitment. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager. We are building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

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/Experience

• Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Management/Audit

• Basic experience in management (e.g., trainee rotas)
• Involvement in audit/service improvement

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Academic Achievements

• Interest in research and clinical projects

Skills

• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work as part of a team with medical and other professionals

Demonstrates Trust Values

• Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity – Together we care

Other Requirements

• Full GMC Registration

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