Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join their dynamic team in Renfrewshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide leadership and psychiatric support within a multi-disciplinary team, addressing the mental health needs of children and adolescents. With a focus on innovation and comprehensive care, the position allows for special clinical interests and collaboration with various service areas. If you are passionate about making a difference in the mental health field and thrive in a diverse community setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support and leadership in CAMHS.
• Work in a community multi-disciplinary Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Health Disorders

Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership

GMC Registration

Education

Higher Specialist Training

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
£107,144 - £142,369
Permanent, 40 hours per week
Location: Aranthrue Centre

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing 10 sessions for Renfrewshire CAMHS as part of the Renfrewshire-Inverclyde psychiatry hub. We would also welcome and consider applications from candidates looking to work less than full time. The post holder will work in a community multi-disciplinary Child & Adolescent Mental Health Team based in the Aranthrue Centre, Renfrew, 103 Paisley Road, Renfrew.

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the largest UK Health Board, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry within Specialist Children’s Services.

Based close to the dynamic city of Glasgow, you will provide psychiatric support and leadership, together with 1 other Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist in Renfrewshire CAMHS, to the community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Team. The Renfrewshire team has a full multi-disciplinary staffing complement and the psychiatrist will be based in the Aranthrue Centre in Renfrew which serves a diverse socio-economic population of approx 37,500 (0-19years). The Renfrewshire CAMHS team is one of a network of 8 locality based tier 3 CAMHS teams who work in conjunction with a number of specialist tier 4 CAMHS Teams across NHSGGC.

CAMHS in NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde is a dynamic, innovative service providing outpatient and inpatient care to children, young people and families with mental health disorders across a large & diverse health board area. Are you enthusiastic, forward thinking & keen to contribute? If so, we look forward to your application to be part of our team and our comprehensive CAMH service. There are opportunities to pursue special clinical interests and to gain experience across a number of clinical service areas including Learning Disability, Forensic CAMHS, Eating Disorders, and Complex Trauma/LAAC services. CAMHS in Renfrewshire looks after a diverse community of families in the local area and the service is keen to have a diverse workforce.

Applicants must have full GMC registration and a licence to practice. Those trained in the UK should have evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register or eligibility for specialist registration (CESR) or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of Interview. Non UK applicants must demonstrate equivalent training. Experience of having worked in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry services is essential. Applicants must be registered as an Approved Medical Practitioner according to the terms of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2003) or agree to undertake training to achieve this qualification as a condition of appointment.

Closing date: 20 May 2025.

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