Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Job Overview
We are delighted to offer an exciting Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatry position within Rochdale CAMHS (6-part-time sessions per annum), delivering high-quality clinical input to a supportive, multidisciplinary team. This flexible role can be extended to a full-time (10 PAs) position either by adding 4 PAs to the North Eating Disorders Service or the Crisis Team, or by creating a 7 PAs portfolio with an additional session in the Care for Children’s team.
This tailorable opportunity is ideal for both newly qualified (post-CCT) or experienced consultants who can shape their roles around their clinical passions—be it specialist expertise, leadership, medical education, or portfolio career building. You’ll join a innovative, forward-thinking CAMHS service with opportunities for innovation, service development, and system-wide care pathway contributions.
Role Summary
Core Responsibilities
- Join a Tier 3 Community CAMHS multidisciplinary team in partnership with three other consultants, a GP trainee, and a core trainee, providing psychiatric input routine clinical support.
- Serve as a nominated Consultant at Bone Hill Hospital, Rochdale (OL12 9RD), delivering direct patient care in accordance with designated clinical pathways (to be discussed).
- Embed in the Trust’s CAMHS Care Hub, collaborating within an expanding, dynamic group of 20+ Consultants to advance local, borough, and regional mental health care.
- Engage in post-retirement fulfiller appointment, replacing a partially retiring colleague in a 6-session capacity.
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Key Features
- Flexible & bespoke: Role adaptable in partnership with applicant interests and preferences.
- Inclusive environment: Equal talent focus on experienced consultants (post-CCT) and highly skilled ST6 trainees.
- Systemic growth: Support Greater Manchester CAMHS & Inpatient/Community MSLD (serving Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside & Glossop).
Required Experience & Skills
- CCT qualification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (Standard minimum).
- Proven expertise in tailored service pathways, with willingness to innovate for better patient outcomes.
- Commitment to team growth and fostering psychiatrist development.
- Demonstrated clinical innovation—structural or therapeutic approaches—preferred.
Values & Working Environment
Our aim is: “A happier, more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.” As part of Pennine Care FT, we cultivate an ethical, supportive workplace with:
✔ Multidisciplinary collaboration for seamless patient care. ✔ System-wide integration between community & inpatient services. ✔ Continuous proactive improvement enquiry into service delivery.
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Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Pennine Care champions a zero-tolerance-zero-compromise approach to underrepresentation:
- Strongly encourage applications from those with:
- Lived experience of *strained or chaotic mental health.
- Caregiving experience (individuals with disabilities, parent/carer/relative support roles).
- Proud of modern service cycles: Empowering inclusivity while balancing personal experiences—family, career, identity assumptions.
Benefits (Included for You)
- Generous leave: An £45k+ salary Progression annual leave offering (Agenda for Change or equivalent for non-staff levels).
- Work-life Balance Fulfilment: Diverse flexible working options tailored to individual needs.
- Growth Enrichment:
- Significant CPD opportunities including locuming arrangements.
- Active research/improvement placement potential.
- Wellbeing Focus:
- Staff mindfulness & mental health support embedded in our NHS lifelong health service.
- Pennine Rewards: Discount access to **retailers, gyms, and at-pace travel %).
Application & Support:
Informal queries or guidance? Reach out: Name: Kay Harvey Email: kay.harvey@nhs.net Title: Consultant Clinician (Your Partner)
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