Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a child and adolescent consultant psychiatrist to become involved in transformation and leadership within a forward‑looking CAMHS service. We are keen to shape the post to fit the needs of the right applicant and to support them in developing their interests within our broad portfolio of services.

The post holder is expected to offer mental health assessment, psychiatric opinions, diagnosis and holistic care plans for patients up to the age of 18. The Trust expects about two new patient assessments per week with 650 face‑to‑face contacts per year. Direct patient contact will include new patient psychiatric assessments and review appointments. Main conditions to be seen will include ADHD, ASD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Tic Disorders, Psychosis, Self‑harm, Conduct Disorder and Sleep Disorders.

• ADHD
• ASD
• Anxiety Disorders
• Mood Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Tic Disorders
• Psychosis
• Self‑harm
• Conduct Disorder
• Sleep Disorders

Clinical work will be carried out predominantly within the clinical base at the Rosewood Centre in Middlesbrough but may also occur in alternative community settings, schools, acute hospitals, police stations or residential placements when appropriate to the young person’s needs.

Psychiatrists are essential contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. The Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention through initiatives such as the TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce.