Job summaryWe are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Consultant Psychiatrist to join North Somerset CAMHS. This post offers an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop a well-established service within AWP CAMHS.
Based in the Core Community CAMHS Team, you will provide psychiatric assessment, consultation and treatment for children and young people with mental health needs. Working alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support therapeutic pathways including CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy/EMDR and family therapy.
The role combines direct clinical work with opportunities for service development and leadership. You will undertake psychiatric assessments and interventions, provide specialist consultation and formulation, and support multidisciplinary decision-making.
North Somerset CAMHS has approved Core and Higher Psychiatry Training placements, with opportunities for teaching and supervision.
As part of AWP CAMHS, the service is implementing the i-THRIVE model, offering opportunities to influence service transformation, develop specialist interests and contribute to innovative care.
You will join experienced consultants and a wider CAMHS network across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, including Learning Disability CAMHS, the Intensive Support and Hospital Assessment Team, and specialist services including Thinking Allowed, Be Safe and the Young People's Substance Misuse Team.
Full time/Part-time applications welcomed.
Main duties of the jobClinical ResponsibilitiesThis is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary CAMHS team, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis, management and treatment for children, young people and families experiencing severe and complex mental health difficulties.
Clinical ActivityYou will undertake psychiatric assessments, provide clinical reviews and contribute to effective treatment planning. The role includes offering specialist consultation and advice to colleagues and partner agencies, working closely with education, social care, primary care and other services to support positive outcomes for young people.
You will provide expert psychiatric input across a varied caseload, including medication management, mental state monitoring, formulation and joint working with care coordinators and multidisciplinary colleagues. There will also be involvement in urgent clinical work where required.
Leadership and Service DevelopmentAs a senior clinician, you will provide clinical leadership within the multidisciplinary team, supporting high standards of care and contributing to service development and quality improvement. Working alongside senior clinical and operational colleagues, you will help shape responsive, evidence-based services for the local population.
Special InterestsThe post offers opportunities to develop specialist clinical interests aligned with service priorities and local needs, supporting both professional development and the ongoing enhancement of CAMHS provision.
About usWe are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care. We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset. Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.
Please note that Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme. As a result, we regret to inform you that we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require GMC sponsorship.DetailsDate posted: 20 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 342-RVN151-SSC-IVDL
Job locations: Weston General Hospital, Uphill, Weston Super Mare, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Full GMC Registration or eligibility to be included on the register and holding a current licence to practise at the time of appointment.
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Section 12 approval/ Approved Clinician Status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment.
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable- Relevant Higher Degree e.g. MD, PHD, Msc or other additional clinical qualifications.
- MRCPsych or MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Additional clinical qualifications.
ExperienceEssential- Wide breadth of clinical experience working with children and young people with mental health problems and their families.
- Knowledge and evidence of participation in CPD.
- Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
- Evidence of effective multi-agency working.
Desirable- Specific additional therapy training (e.g. Positive Behavioural Support, CBT, systemic therapy, DBT etc.).
Personal SkillsEssential- To possess leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work.
- Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, in order to effectively work with patients, carers and staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Clinical SkillsEssential- Skills in psychiatric assessment, formulation and risk management (including safeguarding) as well as psychopharmacology in children, neurodevelopmental disorders and attachment difficulties.
KnowledgeEssential- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a Consultant.
TeachingEssential- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching.
- Understand principles of teaching.
Research and AuditEssential- Experience or involvement in a research project and publication.
- Ability to supervise junior medical staff undertaking research projects.
- Experience of carrying out an audit project.
ManagementEssential- Evidence of management/leadership skills training.
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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.
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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust
Address: Weston General Hospital, Uphill, Weston Super Mare, BS23 4TQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.awp.nhs.uk/about-us/working-for-us/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Medical Lead for CAMHS, Dr Ingrid van der Laag, 01173408600
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