Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Vulnerable Children Team
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, jointly across the Multi Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) Service for Looked After Children and Forensic CAMHS, both based within Community CAMHS at Centenary House.
Unique opportunity to shape the future of young people's mental health in one of only four dedicated Children's Trusts in the UK.
The closing date is 29 June 2026
Applications indicating a preference for one of the two services will be taken into account.
Main duties of the job
* Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and evidence‑based care for young people.
* Lead clinical decision‑making, contribute to triage, MDTs, and ward rounds.
* Collaborate across disciplines and agencies to shape holistic care plans.
* Join specialist clinics and help shape service development.
* Support training for resident doctors and multi‑agency teams.
* Participate in the CAMHS consultant on‑call rota and Mental Health Act assessments.
Diversity Statement
Sheffield Children's is committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. We welcome feedback to improve our practices.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GMC Registration
* MBChB or equivalent
* Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
* Section 12(2) Approval
Knowledge and Skills
* Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Previous Training Management/Audit
* Basic experience in management, e.g. trainee rotas
* Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Academic Achievements Research/Publications
* Interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
* Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills
* Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
* Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
* Ability to teach, teaching qualifications
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Benefits
Generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts.
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