Job summaryConsultant Child and Adolescent PsychiatristEnhanced Treatment Team (ETT) at Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS (CNWL)Permanent, Full-Time (10PAs)We are excited to commence recruitment for a 10 PA Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work in the Enhanced Treatment Team within Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS (CNWL). This is a great opportunity for an energetic, innovative and dedicated child and adolescent psychiatrist with creative ideas for service development, keen to work with dynamic and passionate consultant colleagues and MDT clinicians and to collaborate with paediatricians, schools, childrens services and allied health professionals.
You will be working alongside a stable, friendly and supportive consultant group in a team with one core trainee and one GP trainee. There are opportunities for teaching and training, for example as part of the higher training scheme and strong links with Imperial College London to develop research interests. .Applicants wishing to job share are welcomed to apply.
We offer a generous annual and study leave entitlement, NHS pension scheme, support with relocation expenses for up to 8K(subject to eligibility) and a range of lifestyle benefits, such as various staff discounts, a cycle to work scheme and discount on the purchase and leasing of new cars.
Further Information & Arrangements to visitDr Filipa Da Silva (Lead Psychiatrist K & C CAMHS) Tel: Main duties of the jobThe Enhanced Treatment Team (ETT) offers assessment to children and young people presenting with complex presentations (including trauma and attachment issues) involving multi-agency working. ETT MDT clinicians carry out assessments which are discussed in the weekly post assessment meeting where psychiatric diagnosis/(es) and a management plan (in line with the current evidence base) is agreed. A weekly MDT meeting also allows for discussion and review of open cases.
Staff in the Enhanced Treatment Team currently includes a consultant child psychiatrist (1.0),- this post , psychologist (0.6), child psychotherapist (1.2), family therapist (1.8), nursing (0.4), CBT therapist (0.5) as well as administrative support. Each case has a case manager allocated from within the MDT.About usCentral and North West London (CNWL) specialises in caring for people with a wide range of mental and physical health needs and is one of the largest mental health trusts in England.
Each CAMHS service has its own local management structure: Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS has a Lead Psychiatrist, Therapies lead and team manager who work closely with the inner boroughs service manager. Each sub-team has a psychiatry and therapy lead and they, together with the team and service manager form the local senior management team which meets monthly. The postholder will be part of the SMT. The Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS team is well established and staffed by a large multi-disciplinary team of clinicians.
We aim to provide an accessible, flexible and responsive local service for patients and professionals working with children in the area using a range of therapeutic interventions including behaviour, systemic, CBT, IPT-A, DBT, psycho-dynamic and group therapies as well as psychopharmacological approaches. Kensington & Chelsea CAMHS is a Tier 3 service, accepting referrals from GPs, paediatrics, schools and Children's Services. The service has active service user groups for young people and parents.
The team has a monthly CPD session and local care quality meeting, a monthly local consultants meeting and a monthly senior management meeting which the postholder will be part ofDetailsDate posted21 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
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113,565 to 150,569 a year
London weighting of 2162 per annum pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number333-G-CA-C-0025Job locationsKensington & Chelsea CAMHS1b Beatrice PlaceLondonW8 5LPUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilities To provide Clinical Leadership within the team Responsible for ensuring there are systems to support the other members of the MDT team in identifying the symptoms and levels of risk that requires the involvement of psychiatry Contribute psychiatric assessment and treatment where there are identified symptoms suggestive of ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depressive Illness and other Psychiatric Disorders Support the Case Manager in assessing and managing risk Join multidisciplinary assessments of autism spectrum disorder Liaise with peadiatric colleagues when further physical assessment is required or to devise joint treatment plans for children who have epilepsy or other long-term complex conditions Liaising with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 service when referral to Tier 4 is required Participation in the development of new models of service to improve delivery and outcome, considering the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice To contribute to the collection and monitoring of Clinical Outcome data across the service to assist delivery of KPIs To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records To complete and contribute to the completion of Serious Untoward Incident Reports as required Participation in development of clinical protocols as required Participation in training and supervision of other members of the multidisciplinary Team as required Maintaining up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) To work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities To provide Clinical Leadership within the team Responsible for ensuring there are systems to support the other members of the MDT team in identifying the symptoms and levels of risk that requires the involvement of psychiatry Contribute psychiatric assessment and treatment where there are identified symptoms suggestive of ASD, ADHD, Anxiety, Depressive Illness and other Psychiatric Disorders Support the Case Manager in assessing and managing risk Join multidisciplinary assessments of autism spectrum disorder Liaise with peadiatric colleagues when further physical assessment is required or to devise joint treatment plans for children who have epilepsy or other long-term complex conditions Liaising with NHS England, Commissioners and Tier 4 service when referral to Tier 4 is required Participation in the development of new models of service to improve delivery and outcome, considering the views of commissioners and evidence of best practice To contribute to the collection and monitoring of Clinical Outcome data across the service to assist delivery of KPIs To maintain accurate and up to date clinical records To complete and contribute to the completion of Serious Untoward Incident Reports as required Participation in development of clinical protocols as required Participation in training and supervision of other members of the multidisciplinary Team as required Maintaining up to date Continuing Professional Development (CPD) To work in accordance with service policies and guidelines.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationSection 12 MHA ApprovedApproved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval. GMC Licence to PracticePrimary Medical DegreeInclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry(or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)DesirableMRCPsych (or equivalent)An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and AdolescentsInclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)Experience/special interest in Learning disability
Experience, Skills and Abilities
EssentialCompetence in psycho- pharmacology and also non- medication therapeutic approaches. Experience and training in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including cases with psychiatric comorbidity, complex presentations and associated high riskKnowledge of Clinical Governance/Care QualityAble to participate in Medical Audit and Quality ImprovementExperience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplinesDesirableManagement TrainingExperience of ResearchExperience in PaediatricsPublication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
EssentialExcellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different peopleDemonstrable leadership skillsExperience of team workingSound organisational skillsAbility to work on own initiativeCultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environmentAbility to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
EssentialFull GMC RegistrationSection 12 MHA ApprovedApproved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval. GMC Licence to PracticePrimary Medical DegreeInclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry(or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)DesirableMRCPsych (or equivalent)An additional post graduate qualification of relevance to working with children and AdolescentsInclusion on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date)Experience/special interest in Learning disability
Experience, Skills and Abilities
EssentialCompetence in psycho- pharmacology and also non- medication therapeutic approaches. Experience and training in the assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including cases with psychiatric comorbidity, complex presentations and associated high riskKnowledge of Clinical Governance/Care QualityAble to participate in Medical Audit and Quality ImprovementExperience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplinesDesirableManagement TrainingExperience of ResearchExperience in PaediatricsPublication in peer-reviewed journal
Personal Skills & Qualities
EssentialExcellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different peopleDemonstrable leadership skillsExperience of team workingSound organisational skillsAbility to work on own initiativeCultural Sensitivity and ability to work in multi ethnic environmentAbility to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demandsDisclosure 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.
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Disclosure 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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. xohmjla For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressKensington & Chelsea CAMHS1b Beatrice PlaceLondonW8 5LPUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameCentral and North West London NHS Foundation TrustAddressKensington & Chelsea CAMHS1b Beatrice PlaceLondonW8 5LPUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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