Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist CAMHSHours: 6 sessions per week(2 positions available)Edward Street Hospital - Ladies Walk, West BromwichSalary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annumJob Overview Consultant Psychiatrist, 0.6 wte (2 posts), Permanent, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, CAMHS division, Sandwell and Wolverhampton / Dudley and Walsall.You are invited to join a friendly and motivated Medical team within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your post will be based at the Edward Street outpatient clinic, Edward Street, Sandwell B70 8NY / Ladies Walk Center, Dudley.The post will cover community assessment, treatment and psychiatric care for eating disorder presentation under 18 years of age in Black Country (Sandwell and Wolverhampton). There are on‑call commitments to this post. You will be clinically responsible for patients within the ED service under 18 years in Sandwell and Wolverhampton. You will be part of an established MDT that includes Psychologists, specialty doctors, nurses, Allied Health Professionals and support staff.The All‑age Eating Disorder Service sits within the CAMHS division.Main duties of the job Provide and support the development of specialist Eating Disorder services for Children and Adolescents under 18 years, to help safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents, to comply with confidentiality policies and to record activity accurately and comprehensively.Assess and treat patients under 18 years of age in an out‑patient setting with eating disorder and co‑morbid mental illness in line with NICE guidance, best practice and Trust policies.Work closely with Multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and provide clinical leadership within the team.Support the care of Children and Adolescents with eating disorder and comorbid mental illness by developing strong partnership with other agencies and services, including education, social care, primary care and voluntary agencies.Contribute to clinical leadership Trust wide with CAMHS and Adult mental health division, including participating in the governance structures.Person specification Essential Criteria Skills, Experience and qualificationsFull registration with General Medical Council, inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at date of interview. Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within reasonable time frameMB, ChB, MBBS or equivalent. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent 3 years higher professional training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry.Relevant experience in the speciality of Child and adolescent Psychiatry. The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illnessDesirable criteriaQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional Qualifications: Undertaken Train the Trainer and Equality and DiversityBCH operate a highly personalised and tailored recruitment approach – upon receipt of your application our Clinical Resourcing Lead (Simon Pownall) will reach out to you to discuss the role and others that you may be viable for.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-03-19