Job summary An excellent opportunity has arisen for a role in Community CYPS in Northumberland, with additional responsibility within EIP covering mainly the younger population. This is a new post with scope for innovation and shaping to a prospective candidate. Successful appointees will enjoy the benefits of a positive collegiate culture and working with a successful MDT. For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy de Bono Email: Jeremy.DeBonocntw.nhs.uk Tel: 01670 502700 Main duties of the job The appointee will work within Northumberland CYPS, covering the West of the county. This role will primarily lead on mental health but would also have some scope to work within neurodevelopmental and even some LD work. The role involves supporting the team with formulating presentations of young people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, and overseeing their treatment. We have a rich and varied multidisciplinary team including specialty doctors and nurse prescribers who work closely together enabling young people to attain positive mental health outcomes. The appointee would also work within EIP, joining the weekly multidisciplinary team meetings, as well as leading on cases, predominantly of people under the age of 18 presenting with psychosis. The role involves supporting an existing psychiatrist and the rest of the team in North Tyneside. 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 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. Date posted 17 April 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 Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 263-COM25-004 Job locations St Georges Park Morpeth NE61 2NU Job description Job responsibilities For CYPS the appointee will: Offer clinical case supervision to the MDT and either one of the specialty doctors or one of our 3 NMPs and will be based at St Georges Park in Morpeth, with outreach clinics around Northumberland (localities covered are shared out amongst colleagues so travel across the county is mitigated). Assess and devise appropriate multidisciplinary treatment programmes for referrals aged 0 to 18 years, and implement the same. Join the team in the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of cases referred to the Neurodevelopmental Network, or other Networks/Teams within Northumberland CYPS. Provide medical input, including physical examinations where appropriate, for children referred to the team Perform patient related administration in accordance with Team/Service and Trust policies and clinical governance directives Liaise with professionals who work at tier 1 and 2 levels, including colleagues in community child health, primary care teams, social services and education Be actively involved in team development including teaching other disciplines. Have access to continuing medical education and supervision as part of a consultant peer group and be part of the process of annual appraisal and revalidation. For EIP Programmed Activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include: Regular planned out-patient clinics. Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. Multidisciplinary Team Meetings Support to and supervision of trainees, and NMPs Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams Administration to support these clinical activities On call duties and emergency work The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include Audit Appraisal Revalidation CPD Service management and development Teaching Educational supervision Special Interest as detailed above Job description Job responsibilities For CYPS the appointee will: Offer clinical case supervision to the MDT and either one of the specialty doctors or one of our 3 NMPs and will be based at St Georges Park in Morpeth, with outreach clinics around Northumberland (localities covered are shared out amongst colleagues so travel across the county is mitigated). Assess and devise appropriate multidisciplinary treatment programmes for referrals aged 0 to 18 years, and implement the same. Join the team in the multi-disciplinary assessment and management of cases referred to the Neurodevelopmental Network, or other Networks/Teams within Northumberland CYPS. Provide medical input, including physical examinations where appropriate, for children referred to the team Perform patient related administration in accordance with Team/Service and Trust policies and clinical governance directives Liaise with professionals who work at tier 1 and 2 levels, including colleagues in community child health, primary care teams, social services and education Be actively involved in team development including teaching other disciplines. Have access to continuing medical education and supervision as part of a consultant peer group and be part of the process of annual appraisal and revalidation. For EIP Programmed Activities allocated to direct clinical care, to include: Regular planned out-patient clinics. Complex case discussions where patients vulnerable to or in crisis are discussed. Multidisciplinary Team Meetings Support to and supervision of trainees, and NMPs Liaison with Consultants from inpatient wards and other mental health teams Administration to support these clinical activities On call duties and emergency work The post-holder will typically have 2 supporting programmed activities to include Audit Appraisal Revalidation CPD Service management and development Teaching Educational supervision Special Interest as detailed above Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential MBBS (or equivalent) MRCPsych or equivalent qualification Included on GMC Specialist Register in Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT Completed accredited training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 Approved Clinician Status Desirable Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Another post-graduate qualification (other than MRCPsych) in a field related to psychiatry, ethics or criminal law Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge in the field of psychiatry as applied to children and adolescents Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Knowledge of current issues in national strategic direction for children's services Desirable Specialist interest in neurodevelopmental psychiatry 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 of child and adolescent psychiatry Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in working in CAMHS inpatient settings Experience in service management or development Skills Essential High level of clinical skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills Excellent teaching skills Commitment to working with users, carers and voluntary organisations 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 Established ability to research and/or audit Specific treatment modality skills 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 in Psychiatry or eligible for inclusion, or a trainee within six months of CCT Completed accredited training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Approved under Section12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983 Approved Clinician Status Desirable Has undergone training in educational supervision Has undergone training in appraisal Another post-graduate qualification (other than MRCPsych) in a field related to psychiatry, ethics or criminal law Knowledge Essential Up-to-date knowledge in the field of psychiatry as applied to children and adolescents Awareness of current issues and controversies in service provision, mental health policy and legislation Knowledge of current issues in national strategic direction for children's services Desirable Specialist interest in neurodevelopmental psychiatry 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 of child and adolescent psychiatry Experience of Clinical Audit Desirable Experience in multiagency work especially with service user, carer and voluntary agencies Experience in working in CAMHS inpatient settings Experience in service management or development Skills Essential High level of clinical skills Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent communication skills Excellent teaching skills Commitment to working with users, carers and voluntary organisations 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 Established ability to research and/or audit Specific treatment modality skills 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 St Georges Park Morpeth NE61 2NU Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)