Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS – South Durham(UK Visa Sponsorship)
Job Description
About the Role
This is an exceptional opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in child and adolescent mental health to join the South Durham CAMHS team. The postholder will actively contribute to service transformation and leadership, shaping the role to align with their clinical and professional interests.
You will provide assessment, management, and psychiatric care to children and young people up to 18 years, working closely with multidisciplinary teams including neurodevelopmental assessment, LD CAMHS, Eating Disorders, and Forensic CAMHS. Out-of-hours support is provided by the CAMHS Crisis Team, offering 24/7 crisis intervention and home treatment alternatives to inpatient admissions.
The Durham and Darlington Children and Young Peoples Service is based at the Acley Centre, Newton Aycliffe, serving a population of over 100,000, 25% of whom are under 18.
This post offers opportunities to become a GMC-registered clinical or educational supervisor.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and holistic care planning for children and adolescents
- Manage referrals, follow-up care, and complex cases, including ADHD, ASD, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, Self-harm, Conduct Disorders, Tic Disorders, and Sleep Disorders
- Maintain close collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and follow person-centered care pathways
- Participate in clinical audits, research, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives
- Contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training, and mentorship
Person Specification
Leadership & Service Development:
- Reflects on performance, acts on feedback, and demonstrates leadership within the multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of NHS structure, management, and service improvement methodologies
- Ability to implement and adapt to service change
Clinical Knowledge & Skills:
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice at the time of appointment
- Excellent knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatry using a bio-psycho-social approach
- Ability to manage complex cases and clinical uncertainty
- Knowledge of Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) duties
Desirable Qualifications & Experience:
- MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification
- Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 (or ability to achieve within 3 months)
- Higher degree or qualification in medical education, research, or management
- Experience in clinical audit, service evaluation, and research publications
Personal Attributes:
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to influence, educate, and lead teams
- Commitment to quality improvement and continuous professional development
Working Environment
- Dynamic and supportive mental health trust serving County Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, and parts of Northern England
- Workforce of ~6,700 staff delivering services to 2 million people across inpatient and community settings
- Emphasis on staff wellbeing, flexible working arrangements, and workforce development
Eligibility, Registration & Visa Requirements
- Applicants must have current UK professional registration: NHS Careers – Registration
- Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants: Skilled Worker visa – GOV.UK
- Overseas applicants may need criminal record certificates: Criminal record checks for overseas applicants – GOV.UK
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks required for regulated activity: DBS Checks – GOV.UK
- Guidance on working in the UK as a healthcare professional: Home Office Guidance – NHS Employment
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed from qualified psychiatrists who wish to make a tangible difference in child and adolescent mental health care. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and assessment.
The Trust encourages conversations about flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
