Job summary
- Main area
- CAMHS
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 10 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 382-DOC116-26
- Employer
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- CAMHS
- Town
- Blackpool
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.
Job overview
Support other case holders within the Team as appropriate. The post-holder as part of managing caseload of children and young people with moderate to server mental health disorders the post holder will also support children and young people with mild moderate learning disabilities and ADHD and work alongside the ADHD team. The post holder will be responsible together with consultant colleagues for regular case reviews with other professional staff, the aim of which is to ensure quality standards are maintained. The post holder will provide medical advice and input as necessary to children and adolescents who self-harm and other urgent cases who are admitted to the paediatric ward within the Trust.
Main duties of the job
Work with the team to develop a model of work appropriate to CAMHS that takes account of the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice. Ensure a high standard of clinical excellence by working with colleagues to further develop the service. He/she will take an active role in the further development of clinical protocols as deemed necessary. Be an active member of any local CAMHS partnership groups to ensure there is Child and Adolescent Psychiatry input in the development of mental health services to children and young people and their families residing within the Blackpool footprint. Support other case holders within the Team as appropriate.
The post-holder as part of managing caseload of children and young people with moderate to server mental health disorders the post holder will also support children and young people with mild moderate learning disabilities and ADHD and work alongside the ADHD team. The post holder will be responsible together with consultant colleagues for regular case reviews with other professional staff, the aim of which is to ensure quality standards are maintained. The post holder will provide medical advice and input as necessary to children and adolescents who self-harm and other urgent cases who are admitted to the paediatric ward within the Trust.
Working for our organisation
BTH are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We recognise that our greatest asset is our people, and we strive to attract and retain professionals who embody our core values. To address previous challenges and promote a culture of excellence, we are seeking individuals who align with our renewed commitment to these values
At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals we are committed to zero-tolerance. The Trust will not tolerate any form of sexual assault, bullying, harassment and discrimination and we will all take responsibility to speak up if we see or experience it. ‘Zero tolerance’ means that every allegation of a sexual offence, bullying, harassment or discrimination will be treated seriously. The Trust has implemented policies and procedures to address any of these incidents and allegations. Every allegation will receive prompt, thorough, efficient, and independent investigation. Independent means that the investigation will be conducted from someone outside of the team, division or externally.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The post-holder as part of managing caseload of children and young people with moderate to server mental health disorders the post holder will also support children and young people with mild moderate learning disabilities and ADHD and work alongside the ADHD team. The post holder will be responsible together with consultant colleagues for regular case reviews with other professional staff, the aim of which is to ensure quality standards are maintained. The post holder will provide medical advice and input as necessary to children and adolescents who self-harm and other urgent cases who are admitted to the paediatric ward within the Trust.
Person specification
essential
Essential criteria
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
essential
Essential criteria
- Awareness of NHS organisation and core values of NHS
- Understanding of the management responsibilities of NHS consultants
- Participation in a management training course
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
Desirable criteria
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
essential
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills – both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Ability to motivate and inspire a multi-disciplinary team and work sensitively within teams and across organisations
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
Desirable criteria
- Computer and IT skills
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- David Eaton
- Job title
- Service Manager CAMHS & YoutherapY
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0800 121 7762
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