Consultant in CAMHS CRHT Team

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust is seeking experienced Consultant Psychiatrists to enhance its CAMHS CRHT Community mental health services. Candidates will be an integral part of multi-disciplinary teams, offering a chance to drive innovation in patient care while enjoying comprehensive staff benefits including professional development support and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Protected time for research

Funds for CPD/Study leave

Agile working supported by ICT

Staff health and wellbeing support

NHS Pension and childcare vouchers

Discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Lease car schemes

Qualifications

• Registered medical practitioner eligible for CCT.
• Experience in Mental Health Services, particularly CAMHS.
• Strong commitment to core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Compassion.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to patients and carers.
• Provide clinical leadership and advice on care delivery.
• Engage in strategic and operational partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical Care

Leadership

Team Development

Research

Education

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Can you demonstrate our values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, and Compassion? If so, read on and consider the opportunity below.

We are seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to join our CAMHS CRHT Community mental health services on a full-time or part-time basis. You will work in partnership with well-established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically, to drive innovation and deliver effective patient care.

Every opportunity will be provided to encourage personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management, and leadership, as well as areas of professional interest.

You will receive a £22,500 recruitment and retention premia, paid over 3 years, along with a relocation package up to £8,000*
(subject to conditions).

Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners who have or are eligible for a CCT or an equivalent approved indicator of training and are eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date.

As An Employer We Offer

• Protected time for research and clinical interests
• Funds to support CPD/Study leave (30 days over 3 years with a £1000 budget)
• Agile working supported by ICT
• Staff benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, salary sacrifice schemes, discount schemes, cycle to work, and lease car schemes
• Staff health and wellbeing support, including subsidised gym membership

Informal visits and enquiries are welcomed.

Job Description Summary (Main Duties And Responsibilities)

We seek a Consultant Psychiatrist capable of delivering high-quality clinical care to patients and carers. The role involves strategic and operational partnership with stakeholders, ensuring respectful and dignified treatment for service users, carers, and advocates. The post includes clinical leadership, team development, and providing expert advice on care delivery and strategic planning.

The consultant maintains responsibility for patient care and departmental functioning, liaising with GPs, hospital, and community specialists, and other agencies as relevant. A specimen timetable illustrating how your schedule may be arranged is attached, and you will engage in developing your Job Plan.

The role is suitable for those interested in Mental Health Services for CAMHS Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment, emphasizing respect and dignity for service users. Please refer to the job description and person specification for application guidance, focusing on the essential and desirable criteria.

We may close the advert early if sufficient applications are received, so apply promptly.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides community health, mental health, and learning disability services across over 100 settings, serving over 1 million people in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland with a team of 6,500 staff.

We are committed to a diverse workforce and actively promote equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all community sections, especially underrepresented groups.

Details on benefits, leadership, and other information are available in the supporting documents. We consider flexible working arrangements and have a 6-month probation period for new staff (excluding medical staff). All roles require UK work permission, and DBS costs will be deducted from salary. Applicants at risk within the NHS will be prioritized for interviews.