Tameside CAMHS Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Job summary
This is an exciting full-time (10 PA) Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry post within Tameside and Glossop CAMHS, developed through additional investment to deliver a comprehensive CAMHS offer and strengthen capacity in line with local transformation priorities.
You will join a well-established multidisciplinary CAMHS team based at the purpose-built Springleigh clinic in Stalybridge, working alongside experienced Consultant colleagues and a strong senior leadership team.
The role offers work across Generic CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry pathways, including Intellectual Disability, alongside opportunities to be involved in specialised complex care pathways such as cared for children, eating disorders, and urgent care.
As part of a growing and supportive Consultant body (21 and expanding) with a large CAMHS Care Hub, you will be encouraged to shape service development, innovate, and influence system-wide pathways. The post is suitable for both newly qualified (post-CCT) and experienced Consultants. Flexible working, including job share or reduced PAs, is welcomed.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist expertise, leadership skills, and a fulfilling portfolio career within a forward-thinking comprehensive CAMHS service.
Main duties of the job
Provide Consultant psychiatric assessment and management for children and young people up to 18 within a Tier 3 CAMHS setting Work across Generic CAMHS and Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry pathways, including Intellectual Disability Contribute to specialised complex care pathways (e.g. cared for children, eating disorders, crisis/home treatment) based on service need and interest Hold clinical responsibility for a defined caseload and provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team and partner agencies Offer clinical leadership within the team, supporting triage, care planning, and risk management Work collaboratively with partner services including Social Care, Paediatrics, Education, and Third Sector organisations Participate in the Consultant rota, peer supervision, and provide cross-cover for colleagues Contribute to teaching, training, service development, audit, and quality improvement
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services.
We're really proud of our #PennineCarePeople and do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work. All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post.
We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer. If you come and work for us we will offer a range of benefits and opportunities, including: Generous annual leave entitlement for Agenda for Change and Medical and Dental staff.
Flexible working opportunities to support your work/life balance Access to Continued Professional Development Involvement in improvement and research activities Health and Wellbeing activities and access to an excellent staff wellbeing service Access to staff discounts across retail, leisure and travel
Job responsibilities
Clinical Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and ongoing management for children and young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, including neurodevelopmental conditions Undertake direct clinical work and provide consultation, formulation, and guidance to multidisciplinary colleagues Hold clinical responsibility for a caseload, including new assessments and follow-up care, with cases often co-managed within the MDT Provide clinical leadership within agreed pathways (e.g.
Generic CAMHS, Neurodevelopmental/Intellectual Disability, or other specialised areas based on interest and service need) Contribute to duty systems, risk assessment, and urgent care pathways as required Ensure high-quality clinical documentation, communication, and adherence to Trust policies and procedures Teamworking and leadership Work as a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to referral management, care planning, and CPA processes Provide clinical leadership and support to MDT colleagues, including supervision and case consultation Participate in regular team meetings, case discussions, and Consultant peer supervision forums Work closely with the borough leadership team and wider CAMHS Directorate Partnership working Liaise effectively with partner agencies including Childrens Social Care, Paediatrics, Education, Youth Justice, and voluntary sector services Provide consultation and joint working across organisational boundaries to support integrated care Teaching, training and supervision Contribute to the teaching and supervision of junior doctors, GP trainees, and other professionals Opportunity to take on educational or clinical supervision roles subject to experience and job planning Governance, audit and quality improvement Work within Trust clinical governance frameworks, maintaining high standards of care Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidance and best practice On-call and cover Participate in the Consultant on-call rota as required Provide cross-cover for Consultant colleagues during leave Professional development Engage in continuing professional development, appraisal, and revalidation Opportunity to develop special interests, research, or leadership roles aligned with service priorities and job planning
Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
Essential
Primary medical qualification. Full GMC registration and licence to practise. Entry on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or within six months of expected CCT at interview, or eligibility through an accepted equivalent route.
Desirable
MRCPsych or equivalent. Higher degree, postgraduate qualification or published research. Mental Health Act
Essential
Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician status, or eligibility and willingness to obtain these approvals.
Desirable
Current approval and experience acting as Responsible Clinician. Clinical
Experience · Essential
Demonstrable competence across the higher training curriculum in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent. Experience assessing and managing complex mental health presentations and clinical risk in children and young people.
Desirable
Experience across generic CAMHS, neurodevelopmental psychiatry, intellectual disability or other relevant specialist pathways. Clinical
Knowledge · Essential
Knowledge of relevant NICE guidance, safeguarding, the Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, Children Act and consent frameworks. Safe prescribing and clinical governance practice.
Desirable
Evidence of applying guidance or legislation to service development or complex practice. Leadership and teamwork
Essential
Strong clinical leadership and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-agency systems. Able to share ideas, manage disagreement constructively and support service improvement.
Desirable
Experience leading service or pathway development. Experience of creative work with complex or crisis presentations. Teaching and Supervision
Essential
Commitment to teaching, training and supervision. Able to provide constructive feedback and support learning.
Desirable
Current or previous clinical or educational supervisor recognition. Evidence of teaching programme development. Audit Quality Improvement and Research
Essential
Evidence of participation in audit, service evaluation or quality improvement. Commitment to evidence-based practice and CPD.
Desirable
Published audit, research, presentation or sustained QI activity. Communication
Essential
Excellent written and verbal communication. Able to engage children, young people and families and communicate effectively across organisational boundaries.
Desirable
Experience adapting communication for neurodevelopmental, learning, language or cultural needs. Values and
Personal Qualities · Essential
Kind, fair, reliable and reflective. Works with integrity, recognises limits and seeks support appropriately. Demonstrates cultural competence and commitment to inclusive practice. Able to travel between service locations and undertake the full duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where required.
Desirable
Contribution to staff wellbeing, inclusion or organisational learning. Flexible approach to service and job-planning requirements.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
