Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

7 days ago


Rugeley, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our team at Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality psychiatric services to children and young people with Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC) in South Staffordshire.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess and manage complex presentations of possible Autistic Spectrum conditions
  • Provide highly specialist advice and support to complex children and young people with a diagnosis of autism
  • Offer medical treatment for problems directly related to the diagnosis of Autism in complex cases
Working Arrangements

You will work closely with the Team Leader and Head of Function to provide medical leadership to the multi-disciplinary team. You will also be part of the consultant body within the Mental Health Function of the Children and Families Care Group, which includes CAMHS, CAMHS ED, and Learning Disability Services.

Requirements
  • MBBS qualification
  • MRC Psych or equivalent qualification
  • Eligibility for inclusion on the specialist register (higher trainees must be within six months of CCT at the point of interview)
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
  • Specialty Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Experience in service evaluation
  • Formal training in management
What We Offer
  • Support for career development and progression
  • Excellent NHS Pension scheme
  • Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
  • Options for flexible working
  • Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days)
  • Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources


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