Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry Outpatient in Leicester

Job summaryWe are now seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to join our CAMHS Outpatient team Community mental health services on a full time or part time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT, you will work in partnership with members of well-established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward innovation delivering the best effective care for our patients. Every opportunity will be given to encourage personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management, and leadership, as well as arears of professional specialist interest you may have.Main duties of the jobThe post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity Provide excellent clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to our hospital and community specialists, managers and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care and future strategic directions. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies wherever relevant. A specimen timetable illustrating how the consultant timetable may be arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your Job Plan.About usWe may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible. About Us Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups. Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy. For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy). All jobs will require permission to work in the UK. For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started. Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. DetailsDate posted15 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number007470Job locationsThe Valentine Centre,Gorse Hill Hospital, Anstey LaneLeicesterLeicestershireLE7 7GXUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesJob OverviewCan you demonstrate our values of Trust Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the opportunity below……We are now seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to join our CAMHS Outpatient team Community mental health services on a full time or part time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT, you will work in partnership with members of well-established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward innovation delivering the best effective care for our patients. Every opportunity will be given to encourage personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management, and leadership, as well as arears of professional specialist interest you may have.Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners, who have or are eligible for, a CCT or an equivalent approved indicator of training and eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. As an employer we offer: Protected time for research/special clinical interestRelocation Expenses – a removal expenses package may be payable up to 8000Access to funds to support CPD/Study leave allowance (30 days over 3 years with a budget of 1000) Agile working with ICT supportStaff Benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice scheme, discount schemes, cycle to work and lease car schemes.Staff health and wellbeing, subsidised gym membership and other wellbeing supportInformal visits and enquiries are welcomed. Contact Details: Dr Bala Nambi - bala.nambi@nhs.netJob Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)We want a Consultant Psychiatrist who canDeliver the highest quality of clinical care to our patents and carersThe post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignityProvide excellent clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to our hospital and community specialists, managers and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care and future strategic directions. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies wherever relevant.A specimen timetable illustrating how the consultant timetable may be arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your Job Plan.Main Duties of the job (NHS Jobs tab)The post would appeal to anyone who has an established interest in Mental Health Services for CAMHS Outpatient team. You will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application to this post. Refer to the essential and desirable criteria when outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application.We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview. Job description Job responsibilitiesJob OverviewCan you demonstrate our values of Trust Respect, Integrity and Compassion? If so read on and take a look at the opportunity below……We are now seeking to recruit Consultant Psychiatrists to join our CAMHS Outpatient team Community mental health services on a full time or part time basis. We are really pleased that you are seeking a career at LPT, you will work in partnership with members of well-established multi-disciplinary teams, both operationally and strategically to drive forward innovation delivering the best effective care for our patients. Every opportunity will be given to encourage personal initiatives, research, specialist interests, teaching, training, management, and leadership, as well as arears of professional specialist interest you may have.Applications are invited from registered medical practitioners, who have or are eligible for, a CCT or an equivalent approved indicator of training and eligible for entry onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. As an employer we offer: Protected time for research/special clinical interestRelocation Expenses – a removal expenses package may be payable up to 8000Access to funds to support CPD/Study leave allowance (30 days over 3 years with a budget of 1000) Agile working with ICT supportStaff Benefits including NHS Pension, childcare vouchers, a salary sacrifice scheme, discount schemes, cycle to work and lease car schemes.Staff health and wellbeing, subsidised gym membership and other wellbeing supportInformal visits and enquiries are welcomed. Contact Details: Dr Bala Nambi - bala.nambi@nhs.netJob Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)We want a Consultant Psychiatrist who canDeliver the highest quality of clinical care to our patents and carersThe post holder will be required to work in partnership at both strategic and operational levels with relevant and external stakeholders. The post holder will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignityProvide excellent clinical leadership and actively develop your team along with expert advice to our hospital and community specialists, managers and directors on what is needed to deliver excellent care and future strategic directions. The Consultant has a continuing responsibility for the care of patients and for the proper functioning of the department. The consultant will liaise with the General Practitioners, hospital and community specialists and other agencies wherever relevant.A specimen timetable illustrating how the consultant timetable may be arranged within the current framework can be found in the attached job description. You will engage with the development of your Job Plan.Main Duties of the job (NHS Jobs tab)The post would appeal to anyone who has an established interest in Mental Health Services for CAMHS Outpatient team. You will need to ensure that people who use services, carers and advocates are treated with respect and dignity. Please refer to the job description and person specification to support your application to this post. Refer to the essential and desirable criteria when outlining the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application.We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.About UsLeicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents. We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialQualifications:MB BS or equivalent medical qualificationMRC Psych or equivalentEligibility:Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent within 6 months of the interview date (CCT/Portfolio pathway) Subspecialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualifications:Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementAdditional clinical qualificationsEligibility:In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Experience EssentialClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:Clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialtyExcellence clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAcademic skills & Lifelong Learning:Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesContractual requirements:Able to undertake on call dutiesAble to undertake work in the community and travel to LPT sitesDesirableClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic skills & Lifelong Learning:Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, publications Person Specification Qualifications EssentialQualifications:MB BS or equivalent medical qualificationMRC Psych or equivalentEligibility:Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.Included on the GMC Specialist Register or equivalent within 6 months of the interview date (CCT/Portfolio pathway) Subspecialty Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentApproved under S12 OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointmentDesirableQualifications:Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or managementAdditional clinical qualificationsEligibility:In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Experience EssentialClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:Clinical expertise in specialty / sub specialtyExcellence clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledgeExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishAcademic skills & Lifelong Learning:Participated in continuous professional developmentParticipated in research or service evaluationAble to use and appraise clinical evidenceHas actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmesContractual requirements:Able to undertake on call dutiesAble to undertake work in the community and travel to LPT sitesDesirableClinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:Wide range of specialist and sub specialist experience within NHS or comparable serviceAcademic skills & Lifelong Learning:Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations, publicationsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer detailsEmployer nameLeicestershire Partnership NHS TrustAddressThe Valentine Centre,Gorse Hill Hospital, Anstey LaneLeicesterLeicestershireLE7 7GXUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameLeicestershire Partnership NHS TrustAddressThe Valentine Centre,Gorse Hill Hospital, Anstey LaneLeicesterLeicestershireLE7 7GXUnited KingdomEmployer's website