Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a committed Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their CAMHS team in Sheffield. This role offers the chance to lead clinical assessments and treatment for young individuals with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. The successful candidate will help shape service delivery, ensuring high standards of quality care within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAMHS and neurodevelopmental conditions.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams effectively.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and manage treatment plans for children.
• Lead and participate in MDT meetings and development initiatives.
• Engage with families and external agencies for holistic care.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Assessment and treatment

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Quality improvement

Education

Full GMC registration with licence to practise

Recent CAMHS experience

Job description

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Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 04.06.2025

Expiry Date: 19.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: London

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours/week

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

We are seeking a skilled and committed Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the Neurodevelopmental Pathway within the CAMHS team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a clinician with proven CAMHS and neurodevelopmental experience to lead in a specialist role dedicated to supporting children and young people with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD.

About the Role

This role presents an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop services in line with national priorities, including the Transforming Care Agenda and Children and Young People’s IAPT.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver expert assessment and treatment of children with neurodevelopmental conditions
• Provide clinical leadership in the neurodevelopmental pathway
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Play a key role in quality improvement and service transformation projects
• Engage with families, schools, and external agencies to deliver holistic care
• Be accountable to the Medical Director and Clinical Director

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments, formulate diagnoses, and manage treatment for children and families
• Undertake clinical administrative duties in line with high standards of care
• Lead MDT meetings and ensure effective case allocation based on skills within the team
• Support co-working across CAMHS, social care, and education partners
• Actively contribute to service development and quality improvement (QI) initiatives
• Participate in and support the ongoing transformation of local CAMHS services
• Full GMC registration with licence to practise
• Recent, demonstrable experience working in CAMHS
• Right to work in the UK (British/EU passport or valid share code)