Job summary
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Durham Tees Valley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services meet the mental and behaviour needs of children and young people up to the age of 18 years.
The service is split into:
- Getting Help
- Getting More Help, LD CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental assessment teams,
- Specialist services (Eating Disorders and Forensic CAMHS).
In Durham Tees Valley services are operationally and clinically led through a collective leadership model.
The services are commissioned based on the NENC (North East and North Cumbria) ICB (Integrated Care Board) footprint.
Specialist services (Eating Disorders and Forensic CAMHS) are nationally commissioned.
Children and Young people in the area are supported by a range of internal and external getting advice, getting help and getting risk support mental health services. In addition, there are a range of local authority education and social care support services.
The team support young people and families affected by moderate to severe mental health needs and may also include supporting behavioural and sleep management. There are three non-medical prescribers support the assessment and treatment of young people affected by ADHD.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the consultant psychiatrist and the wider team in the day to day running of the service.
The post holder will have responsibility for the assessment and management of mental and/or behavioural needs of children and young people presenting with mental disorder and requiring assessment for neurodevelopmental needs.
There are opportunities to become a GMC registered trainer. clinical and / or educational supervisor.
About us
We are the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways and the cornerstone of these efforts is The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce. (Please see attached Supporting Document).
Details
Date posted
11 June 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Specialty Doctor
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9346-CYPS-160M
Job locations
Acley Centre
Carers Way
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 4PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for further information on this post. Please note that this job description has not yet been approved by The Royal College and therefore subject to change.
Person Specification
Academic Values & Behaviours
Essential
1. Participated in and reflected on the purpose of continuous professional development
2. Participated actively in clinical audit.
3. Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Desirable
4. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
5. Participated in research or service evaluation.
Professional Values and Behaviours
Essential
6. Able to show commitment to Trust values of respect, involvement and well-being
7. Able to work co-operatively in a multi-disciplinary team and to delegate appropriately.
8. Evidence of annual appraisal and commitment to appraisal and revalidation.
Desirable
9. Able to manage and prioritise workload and cope under pressure
Leadership Values & Behaviours
Essential
10. Knowledge and understanding of the NHS Healthcare Leadership Model (HLM)
11. Able to show essential behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Desirable
12. Able to show proficient behaviours on the 9 dimensions of the HLM
Experience
Essential
13. At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
Desirable
14. Postgraduate experience in child & adolescent psychiatry
Qualifications
Essential
15. MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
16. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
17. At least 4 years postgraduate experience, including at least 2 years in a core psychiatry training programme in UK or abroad
18. Approved under S12 of MHA OR able to achieve within 6 months of appointment
Desirable
19. MRCPsych
20. In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
21. Able to demonstrate good clinical skills and knowledge in psychiatry with bio-psycho-social perspective
22. Able to demonstrate good clinical communication skills showing empathy and sensitivity
23. Person-centred and recovery focused
Desirable
24. Postgraduate experience in CAMHS
25. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
26. Able to undertake duties under MHA and MCA
27. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.