About this role
Job summary
Substantive | 10 PA's
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join our dynamic and compassionate team. This is an exciting opportunity for you to lead and deliver high-quality care for children and adolescents within a multidisciplinary setting. There are excellent opportunities for teaching, research and audit, and leadership and development within the specialty can also be facilitated.
About Us:
The Lodge at the Becton Centre is an inpatient unit that admits children and adolescents from across South Yorkshire, including the City of Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, and Bassetlaw. The team is dedicated to providing a holistic, compassionate, and multidisciplinary approach to mental health care.
About You:
MBChB or equivalent
Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability
Section 12(2) Approval
If you are an enthusiastic, experienced and committed to making a positive difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Clinical Director, your responsibilities will include:
Be the Team Leader of the Lodge, supported by the Lead Nurse, ward managers, and in collaboration with Heads of Departments.
Offer expert opinion and clinical leadership, providing senior medical advice in the management of patients within the service.
Oversee referrals into the team, through consultation with the assessing clinician or during weekly meetings.
Ensure all patients under your care receive high-quality psychiatric assessments, treatment, and care plans.
Provide ongoing support to team members, promoting an environment of clinical excellence and continuous professional development.
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 Leaders in Children's Health We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones 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 can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full GMC Registration MBChB or equivalent Relevant specialist qualification or equivalent Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or equivalent or within 6 months of gaining CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Learning Disability Section 12(2) Approval
Knowledge Essential
Appropriate training and experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Experience in learning disability
Training Essential
Basic experience in management eg trainee rotas Clear involvement in audit/service improvement
Desirable
Understanding of NHS management responsibilities of consultants
Academic Achievements, Research/Publications Essential
Has interest in research and undertaken clinical projects
Desirable
Shown evidence of interest in relevant specialist research
Skills Essential
Able to communicate well with children, parents and staff Ability to work as a team with professional colleagues from medical and other disciplines
Desirable
Ability to teach, teaching qualifications
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 Applications 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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Address Becton Centre for Children & Young People
Sevenairs Road
Sheffield
S20 1NZ
Employer's website https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)