We are seeking to appoint 4 Consultant Psychiatrists in Child & Adolescent who will work within the multidisciplinary community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPS). The vacant posts are outlined below: 1 x Monkwearmouth Hospital, Sunderland and South Tyneside1 x Benton House, Newcastle and Bensham Hospital, Newcastle/Gateshead2 x St Georges Park, Northumberland.The successful candidate will join a clinical team including consultants, nurses, psychologists, therapists, and a wider medical workforce. The successful candidates will develop a personal development plan for lifelong learning. We can also offer new appointees the chance to extend their development. Main duties of the job • As a consultant in the team you will join a multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care to young people and families in the CYPS in the Getting More Help service. • The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan. • Supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan. • To work with primary care colleagues. • Make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package. • Work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate. • The posts are substantive and full-time posts however we would be happy to consider applicants available on a part time or fixed term basis, or those seeking flexible working. Why us? • Up to £8k relocation package • 30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance • Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan • Remote working available as suits service needs • Dedicated and protected SPA time • Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being • Teaching and research opportunities available • Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching • Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre • Employee Excellence awards • Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at thriveatcntw.co.uk As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of Englands finest areas of natural beauty. Qualifications Essential • MBBS (or equivalent) • Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice • Included on GMC Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion, or included within six months of CCT • Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment Desirable • MRCPsych or equivalent • CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field • Has undergone training in educational supervision • Has undergone training in appraisal Eligibility Essential • Up to date knowledge in the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation • Extensive knowledge and experience of psychopharmacology as applied to child and adolescent population Desirable • An area of special interest relevant to the post An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies • Experience in multi- agency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary • Experience in service management or development • Experience in working in CAMHS inpatient settings Fitness to Practice Essential • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.