Job summary
We are seeking an inspiring, compassionate and accomplished Consultant Psychiatrist to join our supportive CAHMS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) working with children and young people aged 0-18.
Based at Parkview Clinic, Moseley, you will play a vital role in leading psychiatric assessment and treatment for our young people with acute mental health needs. You will conduct assessments, develop risk management plans, and initiate interventions that prioritise safety and wellbeing.
We are looking for a dedicated and qualified professional with full GMC registration (with a licence to practise) and a medical degree such as an MBBS or equivalent. You will be on the specialist register (CCT / CESR) and hold both Section 12 and Approved Clinician status. With a strong foundation in mental health diagnosis and psychiatry, you will ideally bring experience in CAMHS or CAMHS learning disability services. As a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent, you will also be a clear communicator, a positive role model, and a team player who thrives in multidisciplinary settings.
Main duties of the job
You will support the CRHTT in multidisciplinary team assessment of patients presenting with acute mental health presentations, risk assessments and management plans and initiation and monitoring of appropriate clinical interventions. You will be part of a skilled MDT, working closely with our Specialty Doctor, Clinical Psychologist, Assistant Psychologists, OT Technician, and Mental Health Practitioners, and collaborating across services to ensure continuity of care.
Your leadership will support junior clinicians, strengthen system-wide partnerships, and help shape the ongoing development of our forward thinking mental health service.
This is your chance to make a real difference to the lives of young people across Birmingham.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Details
Date posted: 13 November 2025
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 436-CONS-CRHT-0-18-B
Job location
Parkview Clinic
60 Queensbridge Road
Birmingham
B13 8QE
Key responsibilities
* Lead psychiatric assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-18 with acute mental health needs.
* Develop and implement risk management plans and safe interventions.
* Provide multidisciplinary team (MDT) assessments and collaborate with clinical staff across services.
* Support junior clinicians and strengthen partnerships within and beyond the service.
* Shape and implement service development initiatives.
Qualifications and experience
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act (1983).
* MRCPsych or equivalent.
* Specialist register (CCT / CESR) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or within six months of CCST award.
* Commitment to professional development and clinical audit.
* Substantial experience of psychiatry, preferably in a community setting.
* Experience in providing psychological and/or social interventions.
* Experience teaching and training at undergraduate/postgraduate level.
* Ability to work creatively within an MDT and demonstrate effective leadership.
* Demonstrated interest in gender-sensitive mental health service provision.
* Willingness to be involved in service management and consultant on-call rota.
* Able to travel and participate in Consultant on-call rota.
Desirable
* Additional qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or a relevant field.
* Broad clinical training including both inpatient and community service experience.
* Experience serving a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic population.
* Stakeholder engagement and service improvement project experience.
* Completed clinically relevant audit projects.
Disability and equal opportunity
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 which requires Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) checks for any criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information, please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer details
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Parkview Clinic
60 Queensbridge Road
Birmingham
B13 8QE
Employer website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/
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