Consultant Child Psychiatrist - Core CAMHS The closing date is 26 March 2026 As an IMG with a substantial work experience in CAMHS, I was sceptical before moving to UK and specifically opting for Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust amongst other options, but after working in Core CAMHS, Worcestershire for around 3 years I can just 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 and have a consistent and child-centred approach, please apply for this post. We offer:
A substantive post at 10 PAs per week
Monday to Friday service between 9am to 5pm
No on call rota
Up to 30 days of study leave over three years
Staff turnover in CAMHS below the national average
Low Tier 4 admission rate, due to a strong MDT approach to child centred care
A service meeting targets for assessment in CAMHS
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
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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 Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
Additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty
Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant
Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
Evidence of involvement in building and improving team relationships.
An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff groups.
Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership
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.
Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Depending on experience pro rata for part time
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Reference number C9798-2106
Job locations Redditch Town Hall
Redditch
B98 8AH
Aconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital
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