Closing date: 29th March 2026
Shortlisting: week commencing 30th March 2026
Interviews: 12th May 2026
About the role
The Consultant Psychiatrist in Children and Young People Mental Health will provide psychiatric services to children and young people across Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. Roles will be allocated according to special interest and location, primarily based at the Keighley site. The CAMHS service is managed within the Mental Health Care Group, with a focus on innovative practice and partnership working within the ICB to improve access and deliver excellent care.
Working for our organisation
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
* We Care – act with respect and empathy, valuing difference
* We Listen – understand people’s views and respond to individual needs
* We Deliver – develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
The Trust offers flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, including:
* Increased mileage rates for > 3500 miles
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* Internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Support for the Armed Forces and a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme
* Commitment to environmental and social sustainability under the Green Plan and encouragement for staff participation in training and sustainable quality improvement
What you will get
* Supportive and friendly colleagues
* Personalised coaching and mentoring
* Weekly academic teaching
* Fortnightly consultant Balint group
* Leadership and development opportunities, including becoming an appraiser and support for teaching certificate completion
* Generous study leave allowance (average 10 days per year, up to 30 days over 3 years with a £1,000 budget)
* 8 additional days of Time Off In Lieu on a pro‑rata basis, in addition to the statutory entitlement
* Generous relocation allowance (if applicable)
* Advanced health and wellbeing offers
Right to work in the UK
Applicants must hold the legal right to work and reside in the UK. The Trust sponsors registered healthcare practitioners only; sponsorship is not available for the role otherwise. If you require a visa, you must be eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s criteria. Failure to maintain appropriate status may result in termination.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are keen to reflect the diverse population we serve. In particular, we encourage applications from black and minority ethnic staff. Selection will be based solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
About Bradford District Care Trust
Bradford District Care Trust (BDCFT) is an award‑winning NHS Foundation Trust that provides innovative mental health, learning disabilities and community health services to a multicultural district comprising urban and rural Bradford, Airedale and Craven. The Trust is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and is recognised for best practice nationally. Bradford is the UK City of Culture 2025 and offers a vibrant cultural environment.
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