Job summary This is a full time 10 PA Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Consultant post in CYPS with focus on Learning disability based in Monkwearmouth Hospital. It will provide an exciting opportunity to be involved in further developing the service model. There will also be opportunity to be involved in leadership, research, teaching, audit, and SPA activities. It is a rich service with strong established links with our Paediatric colleagues in the Acute Hospital; the generic CYPS team; the PLT (Psych liaison team); ICTS (Intensive community treatment service), EDICT (Eating disorders intensive community treatment team). We are a teaching service with plenty of teaching opportunities. We have Psychiatry trainees from FT, GP trainees, Core Trainees, Higher trainee and International fellowship doctors as well as undergraduate Medical students from Newcastle and Sunderland Medical Schools. 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, the candidate's interest and developmental needs. Main duties of the job The role of the CAMHS LD psychiatrist will be to undertake psychiatric assessments and contribute to the management of young people who have an established learning disability, and those who may have such a disability. The post holder will be working within a team of 4.4 WTE Consultant Child Psychiatrists in addition to this post is dedicated to LD CYPS, Core Trainees, Higher Trainees, GP Trainee and Foundation Trainee. The team also has 3 specialty doctors as well a rich MDT of Nurses, Psychologists. The post holder will work together with the wider multidisciplinary team to develop care plans and packages, and to deliver aspects of the care pathway, through the use of their expertise especially in psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions. The post holder will also undertake assessments of risk and make appropriate recommendations, working with the team and with the wider social care system to manage risk to the young person and to others. They will undertake this work within the clinical governance framework that exists within NTW. They will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. The post holder will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. They will participate in a daytime SoTyne CYPS on all rota. The post holder will participate in an out of hours on call rota, either on the lifespan LD rota or the CYPS rota. About us Why 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 award Plus, lots more employee benefits including discounts. Find out more at www.thriveatcntw.co.uk When you work for CNTW, you will work for a Trust that has been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC and is ranked 1st nationally in GMC trainer survey for the support provides to trainers. You will make a difference in changing people's lives. You will join a medical workforce that is passionate about providing care and receive superb training and development opportunities and excellent staff benefits. Date posted 18 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Consultant Salary £105,504 to £139,882 a year pro rata for part time Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Flexible working Reference number 263-COM24-023 Job locations Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland SR5 1NB Job description Job responsibilities The clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with Learning Disabilities and associated mental health problems and disorders referred to the service. They would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions. They will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. They will participate in a daytime SoTyne CYPS on all rota 1:7 and the out of hours on call rota. The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research. 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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty. Job description Job responsibilities The clinical responsibilities of the job will include Psychiatric assessment and management of children and young people aged 0-18 presenting with Learning Disabilities and associated mental health problems and disorders referred to the service. They would work together with the wider multidisciplinary team and external agencies to develop and deliver formulations, risk assessment and care plan and treatment packages through the use of their expertise in diagnostics, psychopharmacology and other psychosocial interventions. They will contribute to service management and development together with their line managers and co-workers. They will participate in a daytime SoTyne CYPS on all rota 1:7 and the out of hours on call rota. The Job dedicated SPA time to supporting you in professional activities including continuous professional development, developing any academic interest and to partake in teaching, audit and research. 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 Englands finest areas of natural beauty. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MBBS (or equivalent) MRCPsych or equivalent 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 Desirable Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Desirable An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience Essential Experience of multidisciplinary team working Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in service management or development Skills Essential High level of clinical skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry Excellent communication skills Excellent teaching skills Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner Desirable 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 Essential Able to sustain self and support others Trustworthiness Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post Maturity, openness and flexibility Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MBBS (or equivalent) MRCPsych or equivalent 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 Desirable Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Knowledge Essential Up to date knowledge in the field of Psychiatry Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Desirable An area of special interest relevant to the post as demonstrated by publications or presentations to learned societies Experience Essential Experience of multidisciplinary team working Wide clinical experience in general adult psychiatry in different clinical settings Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in service management or development Skills Essential High level of clinical skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Proven competence in diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in Adult Psychiatry Excellent communication skills Excellent teaching skills Demonstrate the ability to work in a time efficient manner Desirable 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 Essential Able to sustain self and support others Trustworthiness Able to meet the mobility requirements of the post Maturity, openness and flexibility Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland SR5 1NB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)