CONSULTANT IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join their innovative team in Glasgow. This role offers the chance to work within a multidisciplinary environment, providing essential psychiatric care to a diverse population of children and adolescents. With opportunities to develop special clinical interests in areas such as Learning Disability and Forensic CAMHS, this position is perfect for forward-thinking candidates eager to make a significant impact in mental health services. Join a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes professional development.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Experience in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry services essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support and leadership in a community CAMHS team.
• Work alongside another consultant psychiatrist in a multidisciplinary setting.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Health Disorders

Multidisciplinary Teamwork

GMC Registration

Clinical Leadership

Education

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Higher Specialist Training

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CONSULTANT IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, Glasgow

Client: NHS Scotland

Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c43e6de90a7d

Job Views: 4

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff in various clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Post: 1.0 WTE CONSULTANT IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Base: NORTH GLASGOW CAMHS, Woodside Health Centre, Maryhill

Applicants are invited for the position of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, providing 10 sessions to North Glasgow CAMHS as part of the North-East Glasgow psychiatry hub. We welcome applications from candidates interested in part-time work. The post involves working in a community multidisciplinary Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team based at the Woodside Health Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the UK's largest health board, Greater Glasgow and Clyde, as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry within Specialist Children’s Services.

Located north of the River Clyde in Glasgow, you will provide psychiatric support and leadership alongside another consultant psychiatrist to a community CAMHS team. The North Glasgow CAMHS team has full multidisciplinary staffing and serves a socio-economically diverse population of approximately 23,000 children and adolescents (0-19 years). It is part of a network of 8 locality-based tier 3 CAMHS teams working with various tier 4 services across NHSGGC and regional services.

CAMHS in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is a dynamic and innovative service offering outpatient and inpatient care for children, young people, and families with mental health disorders across a large area. We encourage enthusiastic, forward-thinking candidates to join us. There are opportunities to develop special clinical interests and gain experience in areas such as Learning Disability, Forensic CAMHS, Eating Disorders, and Complex Trauma/LAAC services. The service values diversity in its workforce.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and a license to practice. UK-trained applicants should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and be on the GMC Specialist Register or eligible for registration (CESR), or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from the interview date. Non-UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Experience in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry services is essential. Applicants must be registered as an Approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2003) or be willing to undertake training to obtain this qualification.

For more information, contact Dr. Helen Tindle, Clinical Director CAMHS, at 0141 277 7475 or via email.

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections, promoting an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce. We are committed to supporting applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience during recruitment.

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