CONSULTANT IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare system in the UK as a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the mental health of children and adolescents in a vibrant community. You will be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team providing innovative care and support to a diverse population. Opportunities to pursue special clinical interests and gain experience in various areas of mental health await you. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the well-being of young people and families in Glasgow, working in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support and leadership to the CAMHS Team.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Health Disorders

Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership

GMC Registration

Approved Medical Practitioner

Education

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Higher Specialist Training

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Post: 1.0 WTE CONSULTANT IN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

Base: NORTH GLASGOW CAMHS, woodside health centre, maryhill

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing 10 sessions to North Glasgow CAMHS as part of the North- East Glasgow 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 Woodside Health Centre, 891 Garscube Road, Glasgow, G20 7ET

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

Based north of the River Clyde in the dynamic city of Glasgow, you will provide psychiatric support and leadership, together with another consultant psychiatrist, to a community Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Team. The North Glasgow CAMHS team has a full multi-disciplinary staffing complement and is based in Woodside Health Centre, (a brand new health centre opened in 2019) which serves a diverse socio-economic population of approx 23,000 (0-19years). The North 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 and Regional Services.

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 North Glasgow 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.

For more information, please contact: Dr Helen Tindle, Clinical Director CAMHS, 0141 277 7475, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

INTERVIEW DATE: 20/05/2025

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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