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Job description
Location: Greater London
Job Summary The post holder will work with all disciplines in the Generic team to provide psychiatric assessment, consultation, advice, and support. They will collaborate with internal and external agencies within the child's network to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes. The post holder will be responsible for patients referred to and accepted from the Generic team clinicians. Referrals come from GPs, Paediatricians, Social Care, Education, self-referral and the voluntary sector. It is expected that the consultant will carry Medical oversight and Responsible Clinician duties for approximately 20‑30 young people, most of whom will be care coordinated by other team members. The post holder will also consult widely with other team members and external agencies, attend MDT meetings, initial assessment hubs and monthly consultant psychiatrist meetings. They will work with consultant colleagues to provide psychiatry duty cover from 9 am‑5 pm for GCAMHS.Responsibilities
DetailsPosted: 26 March 2026 | Grade:
Consultant | Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year plus £2,162 pa pro rata |
Contract:
Fixed term (12 months) | Working pattern:
Part‑time Reference:
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Person Specification
Disclosure & Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions will be required.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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate for 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust Highpoint House, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RG Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Summary The post holder will work with all disciplines in the Generic team to provide psychiatric assessment, consultation, advice, and support. They will collaborate with internal and external agencies within the child's network to ensure the best possible clinical outcomes. The post holder will be responsible for patients referred to and accepted from the Generic team clinicians. Referrals come from GPs, Paediatricians, Social Care, Education, self-referral and the voluntary sector. It is expected that the consultant will carry Medical oversight and Responsible Clinician duties for approximately 20‑30 young people, most of whom will be care coordinated by other team members. The post holder will also consult widely with other team members and external agencies, attend MDT meetings, initial assessment hubs and monthly consultant psychiatrist meetings. They will work with consultant colleagues to provide psychiatry duty cover from 9 am‑5 pm for GCAMHS.Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric care to CYP in the Generic team at Greenwich CAMHS through evaluation, diagnosis, and use of appropriate treatment plans/strategies.
- Maintain high‑quality notes and adhere to clinical standards on the electronic patient record, RiO.
- Contribute to decisions regarding care plans, discharges, and treatment of patients in accordance with medical standards.
- Consult with the team on psychiatric issues.
- Collaborate with colleagues to ensure delivery of evidence‑based treatment for each young person referred.
- Manage, appraise, and provide professional supervision to junior medical staff as agreed with consultant colleagues and the medical director, following the Trust's personnel policies.
- Ensure junior medical staff operate within the New Deal parameters and are Working Time Directive compliant.
- Undertake administrative duties associated with patient care.
DetailsPosted: 26 March 2026 | Grade:
Consultant | Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year plus £2,162 pa pro rata |
Contract:
Fixed term (12 months) | Working pattern:
Part‑time Reference:
-SWLocations
- Highpoint House, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RG
Person Specification
- GMC Registered
- S12 Registered
- Relevant Experience
Disclosure & Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous convictions will be required.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. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate for 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.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.Employer DetailsOxleas NHS Foundation Trust Highpoint House, Shooters Hill, Greenwich, SE18 3RG Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr
