Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) serving the Selby area within North Yorkshire and York. The role sits within a well-established system commissioned by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership.

You will play a key role in supporting children and young people with mental health needs, working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that focuses on early intervention, accessibility, and recovery-oriented care.

 Service Structure

The service operates a Single Point of Access (SPA) model, where experienced clinicians triage referrals and provide initial guidance to families, carers, and professionals. This approach ensures timely access and helps young people navigate the most appropriate care pathways.

The team emphasizes:

• Brief, evidence-based interventions
  Empowering families and young people
  Integrated multidisciplinary care

 Key Responsibilities

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will:

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and interventions for children and adolescents
  Manage a caseload of approximately 100 patients
  Conduct around 2 new assessments per week
  Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (MDT), including care coordinators and allied professionals
  Support cases referred from local secondary schools and feeder primary schools
  Share clinical responsibility with another Consultant Psychiatrist in the team
  Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives

 About the Organisation

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust delivers a wide range of mental health and learning disability services across two major regions:

• Durham & Tees Valley (including forensic services)
  North Yorkshire & York

Core services include:

• Adult mental health
  Older adults’ mental health
  Children and young people’s services
  Learning disability services
  Forensic and prison-based care

The Trust is committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and continuous improvement in mental health services.

 Person Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Medical degree (MBBS or equivalent)
  Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with licence to practise
  Eligible for Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT
  Approved Clinician status (or achievable within 3 months)
  Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act (or achievable within 3 months)

Desirable Qualifications

• MRCPsych qualification
  Additional training in research, education, or management
  Experience in clinical audits and service improvement

Skills & Competencies

Essential

• Strong clinical expertise in CAMHS
  Ability to manage complex cases using a biopsychosocial approach
  Excellent communication skills
  Experience in teaching, audit, and continuous professional development
  Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams

Desirable

• Leadership experience beyond MDT level
  Involvement in research or service evaluation
  Evidence of academic achievements (publications, presentations, awards)

 Important Information

• This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
  Applicants must meet UK immigration and professional registration requirements

 Summary

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young people’s mental health while working within a progressive NHS Trust. You’ll be part of a supportive team focused on innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-quality care.