Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Children's Trust in Sheffield is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This role involves delivering expert psychiatric care, leading clinical decision-making, and collaborating across disciplines. Candidates must have GMC Registration, MBChB or equivalent, and relevant specialist qualifications. The successful applicant will work in an innovative environment dedicated to shaping the future of young people's mental health.

Qualifications

• Qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist keen to make a difference.
• Evidence of management experience in a health setting.
• Experience in conducting audits and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and evidence-based care for young people.
• Lead clinical decision-making, contribute to triage and MDTs.
• Collaborate to shape holistic care plans and join specialist clinics.

Skills

Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience in learning disability

Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff

Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues

Education

GMC Registration

MBChB or equivalent

Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Permanent | Full time (10 PAs)

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, split jointly across the Multi Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) Service for Looked After Children, and Forensic CAMHS, both based within Community CAMHS at Centenary House.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of young people's mental health in one of only four dedicated Children's Trusts in the UK.

As a leading centre for integrated children's services, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in care.

Interviews expected to be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026 in person.

Main Duties

• Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and evidence-based care for young people.
• Lead clinical decision-making, contribute to triage, MDTs, and ward rounds.
• Collaborate across disciplines and agencies to shape holistic care plans.
• Join specialist clinics and help shape service development.
• Support training for resident doctors and multi-agency teams.
• Participate in the CAMHS consultant on-call rota and Mental Health Act assessments.

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC Registration
• MBChB or equivalent
• Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Knowledge and Skills Essential

• Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience in learning disability
• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines

Desirable

• Ability to teach, teaching qualifications
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

Experience

Essential

• Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
• Clear involvement in audit/service improvement
• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Employer Details

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Centenary House, Heritage Park, 55 Albert Terrace Rd, Sheffield S6 3BR