Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Haringey GP Federation; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, offering a unique opportunity to shape young people's mental health. The role involves delivering expert care, collaborating across disciplines, and supporting the training of junior doctors. Candidates must have GMC registration, a relevant medical degree, and CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Interviews scheduled for February 2026. Benefits include generous leave, pension schemes, and a commitment to equality and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Health and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• GMC Registration required.
• MBChB or equivalent qualification.
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or within six months of gaining CCT.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and evidence-based care for young people.
• Lead clinical decision-making, contributing to triage, MDTs, and ward rounds.
• Collaborate across disciplines to shape holistic care plans.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Communication with children and parents

Teamwork with multidisciplinary colleagues

Teaching abilities

Education

GMC Registration

MBChB or equivalent

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, split jointly across the Multi Agency Psychological Support (MAPS) Service for Looked After Children, and Forensic CAMHS, both based within Community CAMHS at Centenary House.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of young people's mental health in one of only four dedicated Children's Trusts in the UK.

As a leading centre for integrated children's services, we're committed to innovation, collaboration, and excellence in care.

Interviews expected to be held on Wednesday 18th February 2026 in person.

Main duties of the job

You will report to the Associate Medical Director, and responsibilities will include:

• Deliver expert psychiatric assessment and evidence-based care for young people.
• Lead clinical decision‑making, contribute to triage, MDTs, and ward rounds.
• Collaborate across disciplines and agencies to shape holistic care plans.
• Join specialist clinics and help shape service development.
• Support training for resident doctors and multi‑agency teams.
• Participate in the CAMHS consultant on‑call rota and Mental Health Act assessments.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work and Leaders in Children's Health.

We work with partners across local, regional and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We're proud that 73 % of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England – and the top‑ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire – in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence – to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes and exclusive discounts – helping you thrive at work and beyond.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children's, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we could improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [e-mail]. Together we are building a workplace where everyone belongs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC Registration
• MBChB or equivalent
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within six months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Knowledge and Skills

• Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff
• Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
• Ability to teach, teaching qualifications

Experience

• Basic experience in management e.g. trainee rotas
• Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
• Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
• Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research

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.