Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the East Renfrewshire CAMHS team. The position offers a chance to provide mental health support in a dynamic community setting, with access to training in various clinical areas. Candidates must have full GMC registration and experience in child psychiatry. Applications are welcomed from those seeking full-time or part-time roles. Interested professionals should contact the Clinical Director for additional details.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• Evidence of higher specialist training leading to CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry services.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support and leadership within the East Renfrewshire CAMHS team.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team for high-quality service delivery.
• Support opportunities for special clinical interests across various service areas.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Clinical training

Mental health expertise

Education

Higher specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist providing 10 sessions for East Renfrewshire CAMHS as part of the South of Glasgow - East Renfrewshire 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 and Adolescent Mental Health Team based in Barrhead Health Centre, 213 Main Street, Barrhead G78 -1SA. Based close to the dynamic city of Glasgow you will provide psychiatric support and leadership, supported by 2 other Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist from the South Glasgow CAMHS team to the community Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service team covering East Renfrewshire. The East Renfrewshire Team has full multi-disciplinary staffing complement and the psychiatrist will be based in Barrhead Health Centre which serves a diverse socio-economic population of approx, 23,000 (0-19) in one of the most affluent area of Scotland. The East 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 team across NHSGGC.

CAMHS in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is a dynamic, innovative service providing outpatient and inpatient care to children young people and families with mental health disorders across a large and diverse health board area. Are you enthusiastic, forward thinking and 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 interest and to gain experience across a number of clinical service areas including Learning Disability, Forensic CAMHS, Eating Disorder and Complex Trauma / LACC services. CAMHS in East Renfrewshire looks after a diverse community of families in the local area the service is keen to have a diverse workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric support and leadership within the East Renfrewshire CAMHS team, based in Barrhead Health Centre, as part of the South Glasgow CAMHS hub.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and two other Consultant CAMHS psychiatrists to deliver a high-quality community service for children and young people (0-19).
• Support opportunities to pursue special clinical interests and gain experience across service areas including Learning Disability, Forensic CAMHS, Eating Disorder and Complex Trauma / LACC.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full GMC registration and a licence to practice.
• In the UK: 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 working in tier 3 or 4 child and adolescent psychiatry services is essential.
• Registered as an Approved Medical Practitioner under the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act (2023) or be willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification as a condition of appointment.

Other Information

For further information please contact Helen Tindle Clinical Director - CAMHS on 0141 277 7475 or [e-mail].

Closing date: 1 October 2025

Interview date: 10 October 2025.