Overview
Job summary. Derbyshire CAMHS is an Outstanding service according to the latest CQC inspection. Opportunities include Consultant roles in the City and surrounding areas, with specialities including urgent care/crisis services, Eating Disorders, and generic Community CAMHS.
Derbyshire CAMHS has strong staff retention and positive staff survey results. The service has expanded to support the medical structure with specialty doctors, more trainees, Trainee Advanced Clinical Practitioners, and a Multi professional Approved Clinician. The Psychological Therapies Division supports a trauma-informed approach. Flexible and hybrid working is welcome.
This post attracts a 30% RRP (bottom of the National Consultant (2003) pay scale), paid as a golden hello over 2 years. A relocation package of up to £8,000 is available for moving to Derbyshire.
Responsibilities
* Provide psychiatric assessments, including assessment of risk to self and others.
* Manage patients under the CAMHS Crisis and Liaison pathway including risk assessment and management.
* Liaison with community teams, families and agencies supporting children and young people in crisis.
* Ensure the Mental Health Act is used appropriately, providing medical recommendations for assessments in the community and 136 Suites. Involvement in MHA assessments of emergency cases as part of on call duties.
* Support colleagues in MHA discharge reviews (T4 CPA) to minimise length of stay and enhance community care packages for CYP being discharged.
About us
Join Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and contribute to a compassionate and enthusiastic workforce dedicated to making a positive difference in people’s lives. The Trust was rated Good in the 2019 CQC inspection, with CAMHS currently rated as Outstanding.
Benefits
* Commitment to flexible working where possible
* 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days after 7 years in the grade
* Yearly appraisal and ongoing training
* Generous NHS pension scheme
* Maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
* Health service discounts and online benefits
* Incremental pay progression
* Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
* Staff networks (e.g., BAME, LGBTQ+, Wellness and Disability)
* Health and wellbeing opportunities
* Structured learning and development opportunities
Requirements
* Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification; Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of application.
* Desirable: MRCPsych or equivalent
* Essential skills: Assessing and treating children and young people
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 383-MED-5796-25-A
Job locations: Temple House – Various to be discussed; Mill Hill Lane; Derby, DE23 6SA
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