Job summary

This exciting post has arisen as a result of the creation of a new pathway for CYPs with neurodiversity. If you are an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist seeking a fresh challenge in a supportive and forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. You will have a consistent and child-centred approach, can provide senior clinical leadership to the MDT, offer consultation to other professionals and facilitate the development of the team and wider service.

We offer:

Mon-Fri (9am to 5pm)

No 'on call' rota

Up to 30 days of study leave over three years

"After working in Worcestershire for around 3 years I can say that I relish the work environment so much that I look forward to Mondays with excitement (which is not an exaggeration!); Staff, peers and managers have been so supportive, encouraging and kind that I feel so fortunate to have selected this trust as my workplace" Dr V, Consultant Psychiatrist

If you would like to work with colleagues like Dr V, please apply for this post.

We pride ourselves in providing outstanding care to patients across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. We will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career as well as flexibility, continual professional development and a wide range of wellbeing support.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies.

To manage a compact case load of the most complex cases and to provide senior medical advice, support, consultancy and clinical leadership to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Core CAMHS.

To conduct outpatient clinics consisting of routine and urgent new patient assessments and review/follow up appointments.

To carry out home visits and telephone/remote consultations with service users as appropriate.

To participate in appropriate multi-disciplinary team meetings such as MDT meetings & CPA reviews.

To maintain electronic health records in accordance with Trust policies.

To undertake and maintain statutory and mandatory training requirements.

To actively participate in clinical governance activities.

To work within the duties and responsibilities of the Mental Health Act.

Details

• Date posted: 27 October 2026
• Closing date: 09 November 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Band: Consultant
• Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum pro rata for part time
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 798-8394505
• Job locations: Various Sites, Charles Hastings Way/Walter Stranz Square, Worcester/Redditch, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications.

Experience

Essential

• Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
• Ability to work in and lead team
• Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement.
• Participated in continuous professional development
• Participated in research or service evaluation.
• Able to use and appraise clinical evidence.
• Has actively participated in clinical audit and quality improvement programmes
• A commitment to education, training and professional development
• Flexibility to respond to change and drive forward service improvements.
• Willingness to engage with patients and carers to develop excellent services.

Desirable

• Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post
• Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken
• Experienced in clinical research and / or service evaluation.
• Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications.
• Has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients
• An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
• Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
• Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group.
• Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

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Employer details

• Employer name: Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
• Address: Various Sites, Charles Hastings Way/Walter Stranz Square, Worcester/Redditch, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom
• Employer's website: https://www.hacw.nhs.uk/careers