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Job summary

Main area
Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
10 sessions per week
Job ref
425-25-7295222
Employer
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Centenary House
Town
Sheffield
Salary
£109,725 - £145,478 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/11/2025 23:59

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Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Community CAMHS

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Job overview

Substantive | 10 PAs (part-time welcome)

Sheffield Community CAMHS is a well-established multidisciplinary service working across two sites – Centenary House and The Becton Centre. Our teams work together, sharing expertise and resources to deliver a high-quality, evidence-based service to children, young people, and families.

We are looking for a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join us, working with young people and families across the south and east of the city. Based at our Centenary House site, this is a replacement full-time post (10 Programmed Activities), with flexibility for part-time working or job sharing.

Candidates with special interest areas are encouraged to apply, and support will be provided to develop these interests.

About You:

  • MBChB or equivalent, with relevant specialist qualification

  • CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of completion)

  • Section 12(2) Approval

  • Full GMC registration and licence to practise

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide senior clinical leadership and oversight for the care of referred children and young people

  • Deliver comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatments

  • Work collaboratively within the multi-disciplinary team, participating in joint visits, care planning, and team meetings

  • Contribute to citywide service developments and specialist clinics

  • Participate in daily triage or referral discussions where required

  • Prescribe medication or supervise the Nurse Prescriber

  • Offer advice and input into complex case management and treatment planning

  • Participate in service planning, audit, and quality improvement

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are 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.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person specification

Qualifications/Training & Professional Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MBChB or equivalent

General Professional Training

Essential criteria
  • Relevant specialist qualification 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/Previous Experience Specialty Clinical Expertise

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Previous Training Management/Audit

Essential criteria
  • Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
  • Clear involvement in audit/service improvement
Desirable criteria
  • Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants

Academic Achievements Research/Publications

Essential criteria
  • Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable criteria
  • Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

Skills Leadership Skills Organisation Skills Communication Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
  • Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable criteria
  • Ability to teach, teaching qualifications

Demonstrates Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Excellence, Accountability, Compassion, Teamwork and Integrity – Together we care

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Full GMC Registration

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shatha Shibib
Job title
Clinical Director and Consultant C&A Psychiatrist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0114 3053218
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