Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS, Barrow-in-Furness (10PA)
RRP payment Payable
This post will attract a Recruitment & Retention Premia of £40k (subject to tax and NI) payable on commencement of employment.
Eligibility criteria do apply. Staff currently employed by the Trust would not be eligible to apply for this recruitment and retention premia.
You will be a Consultant Psychiatrist in Children and Young People’s Mental Health and will become a leading member of the team.
Additionally, the successful applicant will be offered a place on our ‘Safety and Improvement Fellowship’ programme, funded by the Trust.
The postholder will also be expected to participate on the Consultant On Call rota for which additional remuneration is payable.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessment and management of patients referred for Psychiatry in-patient from the internal MDT
* Urgent assessment and management of young people presenting to A&E / ward
* ADHD case load with supervision of Nurse Prescriber
* Supporting the MDT with risk management
* Liaising with Paediatrics / Primary care where appropriate
* Out-of-Hours Cover for the in-patient unit and 136 suite
The role will involve assessment, diagnosis and treatment, ensuring that physical health is considered alongside psychological and social issues.
Eligibility and Qualifications
* Full GMC registration and included on the Specialist register of the GMC, or eligible for entry to the Specialist Register within 6 months of the interview date
* Section 12 Approved at the time of commencing employment and have or are eligible to have Approved Clinician Status
* Remuneration will be as set out in the terms of the New Consultant Contract according to previous experience
Benefits
* At least 2.5 SPAs as standard for a full time post; flexibility for enhancements to support other activities
* Excellent peer support group
* Study leave budget of £3000 over 3 years or up to £5000 over 3 years for newly qualified Consultants
* Funded place on our ‘Safety and Improvement Fellowship Programme’ developed in collaboration with Lancaster University and Matthew Syed Consulting
* Opportunities to be a clinical supervisor
* Relocation package available
At our Trust, we support Consultants in becoming Clinical & Educational Supervisors and nurturing interests in Digital Leadership.
This advert closes on Wednesday 6 May 2026
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