Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Community CAMHS + 20% Golden Hello
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Consultant Community CAMHS + 20% Golden Hello
Closing date is 11 January 2026.
Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Community North Team.
Location: North Nottinghamshire (Newark, Sherwood & Bassetlaw). Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Contract: Full‑time, Permanent.
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community North CAMHS Team within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This full‑time post in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers the chance to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and 15 consultant colleagues across CAMHS. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care to children and young people across Newark, Sherwood, and Bassetlaw.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative environment within one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands.
Opportunities for professional development, including participation in our academic programme and CPD activities.
Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and inclusive staff networks.
A commitment to sustainability and innovation as part of our net‑zero journey.
What We're Looking For
MRCPsych
and
CCT or CESR
in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of eligibility).
Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or anticipated within six months).
Approved under
Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 .
Ability to travel between clinical bases.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centred care.
Apply now and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. For more information or a visit please contact pallab.majumder@nottshc.nhs.uk.
About the Role
Provide psychiatric expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for complex cases.
Offer clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the CAMHS Consultant on‑call rota (currently 1 in 10).
Contribute to service development and business planning for CAMHS.
Main Duties of the Job
Manage, appraise, and supervise junior medical staff.
Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive and New Deal requirements.
Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
Accurately record and submit clinical activity data.
Attend and contribute to the Trust's academic programme and CPD activities.
Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval, and professional standards.
Provide consultation to the MDT on assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, Mental Health Act application, and management of complex cases.
Offer clinical leadership and contribute to emergency cross‑cover arrangements.
About us #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.
Job responsibilities This full‑time post in Nottinghamshire has a comprehensive treatment programme with opportunities for further development. The caseload will be between 60‑70, depending on current team workload. The team receives an average of around 45 new referrals per month, fluctuating between 18 and 60 in a single calendar month. The Consultant will be involved in selected cases following MDT discussion and agreement. Young people open to the team will typically have a care coordinator and/or therapist in addition to consultant support where medical involvement is required.
There are no special responsibilities associated with this post.
The Consultant will work with the rest of the clinical team to ensure delivery of a high‑quality evidence‑based service to children and young people open to them.
The Trust is committed to ensuring the use of the Care Programme Approach to ensure continuity of care and identification of needs for all children and young people in services as required by clinical need. The Consultant will not be expected to act as a care coordinator.
If the appointed doctor is trained as a clinical supervisor and eligible for trainees, then they may have trainees in post. The post holder will be encouraged to act as a clinical supervisor for trainee resident doctors in post. The post is approved for CT placements.
The post‑holder is expected to provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team to offer psychiatric expertise and direct involvement in the areas of assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, use of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation in the management of children and young people, and the management of complex and/or risky presentations and severe symptomatology.
The Consultant will provide clinical leadership to the team.
The Consultant will have management supervision with their line Manager and peer supervision from within the Consultant group as required.
Person Specification Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych
or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Additional clinical qualifications.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Approved under S12 or able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Transport
Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty.
Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Ability to work in and lead team.
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in continuous professional development.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
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.
Salary Depending on experience £105,504 – £139,882. Dependant on experience + 20% Golden Hello.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr
Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Community North Team.
Location: North Nottinghamshire (Newark, Sherwood & Bassetlaw). Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Contract: Full‑time, Permanent.
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community North CAMHS Team within Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This full‑time post in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers the chance to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and 15 consultant colleagues across CAMHS. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based care to children and young people across Newark, Sherwood, and Bassetlaw.
What We Offer
A supportive and collaborative environment within one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands.
Opportunities for professional development, including participation in our academic programme and CPD activities.
Access to staff wellbeing initiatives and inclusive staff networks.
A commitment to sustainability and innovation as part of our net‑zero journey.
What We're Looking For
MRCPsych
and
CCT or CESR
in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of eligibility).
Inclusion on the Specialist Register (or anticipated within six months).
Approved under
Section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983 .
Ability to travel between clinical bases.
Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient‑centred care.
Apply now and make a real difference in the lives of children and young people. For more information or a visit please contact pallab.majumder@nottshc.nhs.uk.
About the Role
Provide psychiatric expertise in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for complex cases.
Offer clinical leadership and consultation to the multidisciplinary team.
Participate in the CAMHS Consultant on‑call rota (currently 1 in 10).
Contribute to service development and business planning for CAMHS.
Main Duties of the Job
Manage, appraise, and supervise junior medical staff.
Ensure compliance with Working Time Directive and New Deal requirements.
Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
Accurately record and submit clinical activity data.
Attend and contribute to the Trust's academic programme and CPD activities.
Maintain GMC registration, Section 12(2) approval, and professional standards.
Provide consultation to the MDT on assessment, diagnosis, pharmacological treatment, Mental Health Act application, and management of complex cases.
Offer clinical leadership and contribute to emergency cross‑cover arrangements.
About us #TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net‑zero commitment.
Job responsibilities This full‑time post in Nottinghamshire has a comprehensive treatment programme with opportunities for further development. The caseload will be between 60‑70, depending on current team workload. The team receives an average of around 45 new referrals per month, fluctuating between 18 and 60 in a single calendar month. The Consultant will be involved in selected cases following MDT discussion and agreement. Young people open to the team will typically have a care coordinator and/or therapist in addition to consultant support where medical involvement is required.
There are no special responsibilities associated with this post.
The Consultant will work with the rest of the clinical team to ensure delivery of a high‑quality evidence‑based service to children and young people open to them.
The Trust is committed to ensuring the use of the Care Programme Approach to ensure continuity of care and identification of needs for all children and young people in services as required by clinical need. The Consultant will not be expected to act as a care coordinator.
If the appointed doctor is trained as a clinical supervisor and eligible for trainees, then they may have trainees in post. The post holder will be encouraged to act as a clinical supervisor for trainee resident doctors in post. The post is approved for CT placements.
The post‑holder is expected to provide consultation to the multidisciplinary team to offer psychiatric expertise and direct involvement in the areas of assessment and diagnosis, pharmacological treatments, use of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation in the management of children and young people, and the management of complex and/or risky presentations and severe symptomatology.
The Consultant will provide clinical leadership to the team.
The Consultant will have management supervision with their line Manager and peer supervision from within the Consultant group as required.
Person Specification Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
MRCPsych
or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Additional clinical qualifications.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months.
Approved clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
Approved under S12 or able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Transport
Holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of proposed alternative.
Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Excellent knowledge in specialty.
Excellent clinical skills using bio‑psycho‑social perspective and wide medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty.
Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others.
Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
Wide range of specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Ability to work in and lead team.
Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Participated in continuous professional development.
Participated in research or service evaluation.
Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post.
Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
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.
Salary Depending on experience £105,504 – £139,882. Dependant on experience + 20% Golden Hello.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr