Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist NDT | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for the South Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. This role involves providing psychiatric assessment and treatment for young people and leading a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have relevant experience and a commitment to improving mental health services for children and adolescents. The position is a substantive post, with a possibility of a fixed-term contract, and offers a chance to truly make a positive impact on the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Ability to provide senior clinical leadership.
• Strong consultation skills for professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and treatment.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary team leadership.
• Collaborate with local staff for service efficiency.

Job description

A Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist is required for the South Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The post is an 8 PA substantive post though a fixed term contract will also be considered. The post-holder will join the Neurodevelopmental Team in South Bedfordshire. NDT is a long-established service for the assessment and treatment of young people up to the age of 18 years, their families and carers living in South Bedfordshire.

The role of the consultant is to provide psychiatric assessment and treatment where appropriate, contribute a psychiatric perspective, provide senior clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team, offer consultation to other professionals and agencies and facilitate the development of the team and wider service.

The consultant will be expected to work with local managers and professional colleagues in the efficient running of the service and will share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. Subject to the provisions of terms and conditions of service, the post holder will be expected to observe the agreed policies of the East London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and the procedures drawn up in consultation with the profession on clinical matters. The post holder will be expected to adhere to Trust policies.

Mission and Values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specifications for details.

For further information please contact Dr Hilary Gahan, Associate Clinical Director.

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This advert closes on Sunday 25 Jan 2026