Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Overview

This role is for a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in neurodevelopmental disorders, aimed at enhancing services for children and young people with such conditions. The position is part of a significant investment by Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust (CWPT) to improve neurodevelopmental services.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide medical leadership and input to the neurodevelopment team.
• Assess and treat children and young people with autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD.
• Conduct around 12 new patient assessments and 48 follow-up reviews monthly.
• Oversee multidisciplinary treatment plans and prescribe medications as needed.
• Evaluate complex cases with risks of self-harm or diagnostic uncertainties.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• GMC registration and inclusion on the specialist register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Eligibility for Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act.
• Postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry, such as Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Training and experience in neurodevelopmental disorders through a higher training scheme.
• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
• Familiarity with assessment tools for diagnosing neurodevelopmental disorders.
• CCT accreditation or equivalent, or expected within six months of the interview.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Commitment to service development and participation in management activities.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave that increases with service.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and internal training.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for vehicles, Cycle to Work, and gym memberships.
• Discounts through Employee Assistance Programme and NHS schemes.
• Wellbeing support services, including counseling and helplines.
• Engagement in staff networks and support groups.

This position is full-time and based at The Railings, Woodside Park, Rugby, CV21 2AW, United Kingdom. The salary ranges from £113,565 to £150,569 per year, pro rata for part-time work. Applications from individuals requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are encouraged and will be considered alongside all other candidates.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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