Consultant in Child & Adult Psychiatry

NHS Tayside; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a dedicated Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to deliver high-quality clinical services across Tayside. The role emphasizes leadership, adaptability, and commitment to improving clinical care. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and be ready to work collaboratively across health and social sectors.

Qualifications

• Must be medically qualified with GMC registration.
• Needs CCT (or equivalent) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in team leadership and clinical governance expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centered care with shared decision-making.
• Lead clinical services and promote teamwork.
• Participate in research, teaching, and continuous professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Adaptability

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Full GMC registration

Medical qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and innovative Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry within NHS Tayside.

The CAMHS OP Clinical Care Group encompasses a range of services, working across the three Local Authority Areas of Dundee, Angus and Perth & Kinross. The post can be based at CAMHS OP unit at Centre for Child Health at Dudhope Terrace, Dundee or at St Leonard’s Bank, Perth but the successful candidate may be required to deliver services across Tayside. They will be expected to work in partnership with colleagues in Health and Social Care Partnerships, Primary Care Services, Education Sector, Social Work and other partner and third sector organisations to provide health care services for children and adolescents in Tayside.

The post holder must be medically qualifies, have full GMC registration and hold a CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. They will have a senior role in providing Tayside wide CAMHS clinical services.

The post will be 10PAs inclusive of 2 SPAs. The post holder will share CAMHS daytime (9-5pm) unscheduled care alongside the other out-patient CAMHS consultants. Out of hours cover is provided by the Pan-Tayside psychiatry rota. Specialist areas of interest will be welcomed and developed in line with the needs of the individual and the service.

The main duties and responsibilities fall under the following key categories:

• person centred care including shared decision making principles
• to provide safe, effective, reliable and high quality care
• clinical leadership, promoting a culture of team work, communication and collaboration
• research, teaching and training
• clinical governance
• continual professional development

These aims reflect NHS Tayside’s key values of care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; and quality and teamwork.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who is committed to review and redesign of services and pathways. Applicants must be committed to improving the quality of clinical services and to motivating and developing staff to enable them to respond dynamically to change.

Interview Date : 09 July 2025