Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS – South Durham
NHS Newton Aycliffe, England, United Kingdom
Posted 9 December 2025 | Grade: Consultant | Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year | Contract: Permanent | Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
Location: Tees Esk & Wear Valley NHS Trust, Alan Gray Court, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4PE
Job Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist to become involved in transformation and leadership within a forward‑looking CAMHS service. The post holder will assess and manage the mental and behavioural needs of children and young people, offering assessment, psychiatric opinions, diagnosis and holistic care plans for patients up to the age of 18, referred in hours and when on call. About 2 new patient assessments per week and 650 face‑to‑face contacts per year are expected for a full‑time consultant.
Main Duties of the Job
* Offer mental health assessment, psychiatric opinions, diagnosis and holistic care plans for patients up to 18 years old.
* Conduct new psychiatric assessments and review appointments via direct patient contact.
* Provide care for conditions such as ADHD, ASD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, eating disorders, tic disorders, psychosis, self‑harm, conduct disorder and sleep disorders.
* Follow person‑centred pathways of care developed specifically for young people.
* Potential to become a GMC registered trainer (clinical and/or educational supervisor).
About Us
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, operating from around 100 sites across Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. We provide a range of inpatient and community services to 2 million people living in County Durham, the Tees Valley, Scarborough, Whitby, Ryedale, Harrogate, Hambleton and Richmondshire, and additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
Person Specification – Leadership
* Reflect on own performance and behaviour, seek and act on feedback.
* Influence and persuade to improve services; lead multidisciplinary teams.
* Knowledge of NHS structure and management; commitment to quality improvement and lean methodology.
* Adapt to and lead service change.
Person Specification – Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
* Deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
* Participate in continuous professional development, research or service evaluation.
* Appraise clinical evidence and carry out clinical audit.
Qualifications
* MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
* Fully registered with the GMC, licence to practise at appointment.
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
* Excellent knowledge in specialty; wide medical knowledge.
* Excellent clinical skills and communication; ability to manage complexity.
* Make decisions based on evidence and experience.
Experience
* Describe relevant clinical experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
Post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
Alan Gray Court, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 4PE
Website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
Reference number: C9346-CYPS-136M2
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