Consultant Psychiatrist in CYPS

Consultant Psychiatrist in CYPSGo back Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 24 September 2025

This is a Consultant post in generic CYPS, based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It is arising from a vacancy due to one of the Consultants moving to a different country.

The post will involve providing Consultant input and leadership into Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostics such as ADHD and Autism assessment and management as well as mental health disorders in Child and adolescents, liaison with our inpatient CYPS services in Ferndene Unit, joint working and scaffolding the CYPS multidisciplinary team members and Junior doctors in the service alongside the other Consultants.

The precise nature of the post will be discussed, jointly and mutually agreed with the candidate at the time of the appointment giving consideration to the service need as well as the candidate\''s interest and developmental needs.

As such, the emphasis is on being a member of a clinical network within the service rather than the traditional, geographically-based "clinical team" model.

Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the jobThe service has configured to meet the mental health needs of children and young people between 0 - 18 years across South Tyneside and Sunderland.

The post holder will be expected to be involved in formulation of mental health difficulties, supporting the team with the diagnosis and developing a management plan.

The post holder will be expected in supporting the team with risk assessments and devising a risk management plan.

The post holder will be expected to work with primary care colleagues.

The post holder will be expected to make decisions regarding the appropriate time of adding pharmacological interventions to treatment package.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with our colleagues working in social care, attend strategy meetings when appropriate.

About usWhy us?

Up to £8k relocation package

30 days study leave (every 3 years) with a generous study leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities created with you involved in your job plan

Remote working available as suits service needs

Dedicated and protected SPA time

Focus on creating a healthy workforce by investing heavily in health and wellbeing accessible support including emotional, physical, social, psychological financial and career well being

Teaching and research opportunities available

Stimulating CPD sessions and programs including mentoring, medical leadership, and coaching

Teaching opportunities in our brand-new state of the art Medical Education Centre

Employee Excellence awards

Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk

As an added bonus, the Trust is located in the Northeast of England and Cumbria which is an area of outstanding natural beauty, containing national parks, ancient heritage sites and major cities supported by excellent national and international transport links. The area is predominantly rural and contains the Lake District National Park which is considered one of England\''s finest areas of natural beauty.

Job responsibilitiesThe clinical responsibilities of the job will include chairing the Neurodevelopmental disorders diagnostic panel meetings including ASD, ADHD; ADHD medication initiation, titration and review clinics

Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with a range of mental health problems and disorders referred to the service.

Administration responsibilities include appropriate documentation as required within the Trust systems.

Face to Face appointments are essential, however on line consultation/telephone consultations, when appropriate, are encouraged.

Please refer to the attached job description and personal specification for further information.

Person SpecificationQualifications and Training

MBBS or equivalent medical qualification

Included on GMC Specialist Register (General Psychiatry) or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT

Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983

Approved Clinician Status

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Has undergone training in educational supervision

Has undergone training in appraisal

Knowledge

Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry

Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation

An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies

Experience

Experience of multidisciplinary team working

Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings

Experience of Clinical Audit

Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies

Experience in service management or development

Skills

High level of clinical skills

Able to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders

Excellent teaching skills

Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner

Established record of clinical leadership

Established ability as a clinical teacher

Training in specific and relevant treatment skills eg a brief form of psychological therapy

Personal Characteristics

Able to sustain self and support others

Trustworthiness, maturity, openness and flexibility

Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

£109,725 to £145,478 a year pro rata for part ..... full job details .....