Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAMHS)

at  Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant Psychiatrist in Children and Young People Mental Health at Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has a full time (10 pa) post available and will cover services across Bradford or Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. These areas represent a diverse patient base from inner city to rural countryside.
The CAMHS service is managed within the Mental Health Care Group.
CAMHS in this area has developed significantly and is increasingly recognised for innovative practice. This includes close partnership working within the ICB to improve access to services and provide excellent care at place.
The consultant will have responsibility, together with their consultant colleagues, for the provision of psychiatric services to children and young people living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. The division of roles will be determined partly by special interest and partly by being based primarily at the Keighley site.
Closing Date: 29th December 2024
Shortlisting Date: w/c 30th December 2024
Interview Date: 10th February 2025
The Trust is a provider of award-winning mental health, learning disabilities and community health services to a growing population across a diverse district comprising urban and rural Bradford, Airedale, and Craven. The population is one of the most multicultural in Britain with over 100 languages.
‘The Care Trust Way’ has helped develop and maintain services and wellbeing including offering time to reflect and this was showcased in the 2020 NHS Provider report. The ‘The Care Trust Way’ approach was one of the finalists, in the Staff engagement award category, at the HSJ awards 2020.

WHAT YOU WILL GET :

Supportive and friendly colleagues
Personalised Coaching and Mentoring
Weekly academic teaching
Fortnightly Consultant Balint group
Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become an appraiser and support to complete teaching certificate
Generous study leave allowance (averaging 10 days per year and up to 30 days leave over 3 years with a budget of £1000 per annum)
In addition to the annual leave entitlement as per the terms and conditions of Consultant contract, 8 days additional (on pro-rata basis) Time Off In Lieu.
Generous relocation allowance (if applicable)
Advanced health and wellbeing offers.
For full details see Job description and specification
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trust’s eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly

Please refer the Job description for details