Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS NHS in West Bromwich

Job summaryConsultant Psychiatrist, 0.6 wte (2 posts), Permanent, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, CAMHS division, Sandwell and Wolverhampton / Dudley and Walsall. You are invited to join a friendly and motivated Medical team within the Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Your post will be based at the Edward street outpatient clinic, Edward Street, Sandwell B70 8NY/ Ladies Walk Center, Dudley. The post will cover community assessment, treatment and psychiatric care for eating disorders presentation under 18 years of age in Black Country (Sandwell and Wolverhampton). You will be clinically responsible for patients within ED service under 18 years in Sandwell and Wolverhampton. You will be part of an established MDT that includes Psychologists, specialty doctor, nurses, Allied Health Professionals and support staff. The All age Eating disorder service sits within the CAMHS division. Main duties of the jobProvide and support the development of specialist Eating disorder services for Children and Adolescents under 18 years, to help safeguard the wellbeing of vulnerable children and adolescents, to comply with confidentiality policies and to record activity accurately and comprehensively. Assess and treat patients under 18 years of age in out-patients setting with eating disorder and co-morbid mental illness in line with NICE guidance, best practice and Trust policies. Work closely with Multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care and provide clinical leadership within the team. Support the care of Children and Adolescents with eating disorder and comorbid mental illness by developing strong partnership with other agencies and services, including education, social care, primary care and voluntary agencies. Contribute to clinical leadership Trust wide with CAMHS and Adult mental health division, including participating in the governance structures. About usEmployees, workers, and / or contractors will be expected to uphold the values of the Trust and exhibit the expected Trust behaviours aligned to the Trust's values. Individuals have a responsibility to ensure that they display the Trust values and behaviours in carrying out their job and that individuals feel able to challenge (or raise a challenge) when other colleagues' behaviours breach the spirit of Trust values. Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesFor a more detailed breakdown of the job description and person specification please see the attached documents for the postBlack Country Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are delivered through a single CAMHS Directorate, providing services across the four Black Country boroughs of Walsall, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Sandwell. Care is delivered through four CAMHS teams, comprising a combination of locality-based and Black Country-wide specialist services. DetailsDate posted05 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary Full-time Reference number285-3721C-CYPFJob locationsEdward Street Hospital - Lady's walk CenterEdward StreetWest BromwichB70 8NYUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor a more detailed breakdown of the job description and person specification please see the attached documents for the postPerson specificationcompetencies and experienceEssential criteriathese are within job approval formDesirable criteriathese are within job approval formEssential criteriato be found in the job descriptionDesirable criteriato be found in the job description EssentialFull registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at date of interview. Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within reasonable time frameMB, ChB, MBBS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent 3 years higher professional training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry. Relevant experience in the speciality of Child and adolescent Psychiatry The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illnessDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Additional Qualifications Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and Diversity EssentialFull registration with General Medical Council Inclusion on or eligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register of the General Medical Council or within 6 months of CCST/CCT or equivalent in Child and Adolescent psychiatry at date of interview. Section 12 (2) Approval + Approved Clinician Status or demonstrated ability to gain approval within reasonable time frameMB, ChB, MBBS or equivalent Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent 3 years higher professional training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry. Relevant experience in the speciality of Child and adolescent Psychiatry The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illnessDesirableQualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. Undertaken 'Train the Trainer' and 'Equality and DiversityDisclosure 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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).NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameBlack Country Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressEdward Street Hospital - Lady's walk CenterEdward StreetWest BromwichB70 8NYUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameBlack Country Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressEdward Street Hospital - Lady's walk CenterEdward StreetWest BromwichB70 8NYUnited KingdomEmployer's website