CONSULTANT IN CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare system is seeking a dedicated Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychiatric services to young people within a vibrant community. The successful candidate will engage with families and collaborate with various health boards, contributing to a center of excellence in mental health care. With access to beautiful Scottish landscapes and a commitment to diversity, this position promises a fulfilling career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychiatric services for young people in a regional inpatient setting.
• Provide medical leadership and inpatient care for complex psychiatric disorders.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

GMC Registration

Mental Health Act Scotland

Team Leadership

Paediatrics

General Practice

Education

Higher Specialist Training

CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

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 CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRist

Base: skye house REGIONAL adolescent inpatient psychiatry service, .

This post offers the chance to deliver a psychiatric service for young people up to 18 years in a regional acute, open ward inpatient setting. The service is a centre of excellence and the post will likely be sometimes demanding but always interesting. As a regional service there are opportunities not only for liaison with young people, families and multi-agency colleagues locally in NHSGGC but also to develop links with colleagues across the 5 West of Scotland referring Health Boards and with the other two inpatient services for young people in Scotland (in Edinburgh and Dundee). The post holder will join a very experienced Consultant colleague as well as being supported by a cohesive and well-functioning multidisciplinary team.

The Consultant Psychiatrist has Responsible Medical Officer responsibilities for those patients within the regional adolescent inpatient service to which they will provide inpatient care and medical leadership.

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.

Experience in Paediatrics, General Practice or a Medical Specialty would be desirable (but not essential) alongside CAMHS experience. The Consultant Psychiatrist will take RMO responsibility for the care of young people from age 12 years up to 17 years inclusive (up to 18^th birthday) with severe and complex psychiatric disorders including complex low weight eating disorders, psychosis, EUPD, depression and complex co-morbid conditions. Skye House staff work within evidence based pathways of care for young people with complex disorders and the team work to the philosophy and determinants of the Mental Health Act Scotland including using of the least restrictive options for care.

There is a large and supportive team of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist colleagues in NHSGGC and there are additional opportunities to engage in research, teaching, CPD and the pursuit of special interests. There are also opportunities for child and adolescent psychiatrists to work alongside paediatric colleagues and adult psychiatry colleagues within NHSGGC

Our CAMHS services are situated in and around the city Glasgow which is a vibrant multicultural city, providing a range of cultural, sporting and outdoor activities. There is easy access to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and Islands and a major international airport giving direct access to a variety of destinations. The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service in NHSGGC is committed to having an ethnically and culturally diverse workforce to best meet the needs of the diverse population we look after.

This post is up to 1.0 WTE but we would also welcome and consider applications from anyone wishing to job share or work part-time.

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: 12/06/2025

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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