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Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Vulnerable Children Team
United Kingdom, Sheffield Employment contract 113565.00 - 150569.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 16, 2026
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Job Description
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, split jointly across the Multi Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) Service for Looked After Children, and Forensic CAMHS, both based within Community CAMHS at Centenary House. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of young people's mental health in one of only four dedicated Children's Trusts in the UK. As a leading centre for integrated children's services, we're committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in care. Applications indicating a preference to undertake this role within one of the two Services covered will be taken into account.
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
GMC Registration
MBChB or equivalent
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
Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Experience in learning disability
Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
Clear involvement in audit/service improvement
Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Nice to have
Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research