Job summary
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, approachable and motivated Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join the CYPMH service to help in managing the referrals that are coming through to the single point of access service. This is a new post created to help the MDT think about how to prioritise referrals and complete assessments. This will also give the person appointed an opportunity to liaise with GPs and other referrers in the system.

This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant psychiatrist to work with and develop an enthusiastic and newly formed closely knit multidisciplinary team of committed professionals. The appointed person will work with and lead a well-functioning team to assess and work with professionals and play a crucial role in prioritising referrals based on clinical need and risk.

Main duties of the job

• To manage an established caseload of approximately 60 patients many of whom use medication
• To contribute to the management of clients under the care of non-medical staff and give medical input to their management plans.
• To develop treatment plans for 2-3 new clients per month
• To contribute to assessment regarding complex ADHD and other types of complex psychiatric conditions
• To offer consultation to the Access Team one day per week via the weekly MDT and a joint assessment per week as needed
• To comply with all legal obligations covering clinical practice e.g. Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, safeguarding procedures
• To complete relevant paperwork, including maintaining the electronic record and participating in routine outcome monitoring of clinical work
• To teach and supervise medical staff and other professionals in all aspects of psychiatric care
• To participate in the weekly team meeting and undertake other duties, as negotiated, that contribute to the good functioning of the clinical team
• To provide clinical and professional leadership within the post and take part in management activities and governance processes related to the post or the wider service within which it is embedded.
• As a senior clinician, to have an integral role in the performance of the team, further development of the service, and the development of the clinical pathways and priorities of the service line

About us
The trust is embarking on an ambitious transformation of services within CAMHS using the THRIVE principles and the candidate would be encouraged to develop and contribute towards these changes to deliver an effective and compassionate service to the young people living within Barnet, Camden, Enfield and Haringey.

Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Reference number: 455-NLFT-8402881
Closing date: 29 November 2026

Essential qualifications and eligibility

• MBBS or equivalent qualification
• CCT/CESR registration
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) with a current licence to practise from the GMC at intended start date
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months
• Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
• Section 12 Approved or able to achieve within three months of appointment

Desirable

• Qualifications or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
• Additional clinical qualification
• In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service

Essential clinical skills and academic experience

• Excellent knowledge in specialty
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
• Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.

Desirable academic experience

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflect 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information apply through our website.

For questions about the job, contact:
Medical Director, Navin Chandra, Navin.chandra@nhs.net

Employer details
North London NHS Foundation Trust, Haringey Child and Adolescent Mental Health, St Ann’s Road, London, N15 3TH, United Kingdom