The Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry will provide expert psychiatric assessments and interventions for children and young people, including pharmacological treatment and Mental Health Act assessments. The role involves conducting psychiatric and neuro-developmental assessments, offering consultation to health, social care, and education professionals, and delivering training to improve mental health services. The consultant will engage with families and carers, ensuring their involvement in care planning, and provide timely advice to referrers. Clinical leadership, supervision, and participation in emergency assessments are key aspects of the role. The position offers opportunities to shape mental health services in East Sussex while contributing to service development and professional growth. For a detailed list of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the full job description.. There is only so much we can say to you in an advert, so would love to speak to you about this role in more detail. For more information please see our contact details below! *Please note that the JD is currently awaiting approval from the Royal College of Psychiatrists*