Job Overview
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust in Durham. We are offering a permanent Consultant Psychiatrist position in our forward-looking CAMHS service with comprehensive Certificate of Sponsorship for international candidates seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom. This role represents a perfect career move for medical professionals looking to establish their career in the UK’s renowned National Health Service.
About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
We are one of the largest specialist mental health and learning disabilities trusts in the country, with an annual income of £320m and a workforce of approximately 6,700 staff operating from around 100 sites across Durham, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby. Our trust provides comprehensive inpatient and community services to 2 million people living across multiple regions in Northern England, plus additional specialist services to other parts of Northern England.
Position Details
Job Title
Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) – Durham
Location
North End House, 42 North End, Durham, County Durham DH1 4NJ
Salary Range
£109,725 to £145,478 per annum (depending on experience)
Employment Type
Permanent, Full-time with flexible working options
Reference Number
C9346-CYPS-139M3
Application Deadline
23 September 2025
Certificate of Sponsorship
We are pleased to confirm that Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust offers Certificate of Sponsorship for this position. Applications from international job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. This represents an excellent opportunity for overseas psychiatrists to relocate to the United Kingdom and build their career within our prestigious NHS trust.
Service Overview
Durham Tees Valley Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services work with children and young people up to the age of 18 across Getting Help, Getting More Help and neurodevelopmental assessment teams. Our generic teams are closely linked with LD CAMHS, Eating Disorders and Forensic CAMHS services. The out-of-hours activity is supported by a dedicated CAMHS crisis team operating on a 24/7 basis, providing extended crisis input as well as home treatment options as an alternative to hospital admissions.
Clinical Responsibilities
The North Durham CAMH service is a community, out-patient specialist Getting More Help CAMHS team, supported by a Getting Help Service which works into schools and with young people experiencing mild/moderate mental health difficulties. The service serves the Durham City, Consett and Chester-le-Street populations, covering approximately 180,000 people across all ages with approximately 25% being under 18 years.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to offer mental health assessment, psychiatric opinions, diagnosis and holistic care plans for patients up to the age of 18, referred to them during working hours and when on call. The Trust expects approximately 2 new patient assessments per week with 650 face-to-face contacts per year for a full-time consultant, though exact figures can vary depending upon the type of work undertaken and agreement during job planning.
Clinical Scope
Direct patient contact will include new patients to the service, new psychiatric assessments and review appointments. Main conditions would be expected to include ADHD, ASD, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Tic Disorders, Psychosis, Self-harm, Conduct Disorder and Sleep disorders. The Trust has several person-centred pathways of care developed specifically for young people, and the post holder would generally be expected to follow these established protocols.
Work Environment
Clinical work would be expected to be carried out predominantly within the clinical base at the Rosewood Centre in Middlesbrough but may occur within other settings. For example, a young person may have strong preferences about being seen in an alternative community setting, or it may be more appropriate to see a young person at their school. There will also be infrequent occasions when young people need to be seen in other settings such as the acute hospital, police station or a residential placement.
Essential Qualifications
MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Full registration with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training. Evidence of participation in continuous professional development. Experience in research or service evaluation. Ability to use and appraise clinical evidence. Active participation in clinical audit.
Desirable Qualifications
Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych or equivalent postgraduate qualification. Approved Clinician Status and Section 12 Status OR ability to achieve within 3 months of appointment. Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post. Evidence of reflection on purpose of CPD undertaken. Experience in clinical research and/or service evaluation.
Essential Experience
Reflects on own performance and behaviour, seeking and acting on feedback. Able to influence and persuade to improve services. Capable of taking on leadership role in multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of structure and management of the NHS and the Trust. Shows commitment to quality through knowledge of quality improvement and lean thinking methodology OR able to achieve within one year of appointment. Able to adapt to and lead service change.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Excellent knowledge in specialty with excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty. Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others. Able to meet duties under Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.
Leadership Requirements
The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to take on a leadership role outside the multidisciplinary team. Understanding of NHS and wider health economy and its implications for the work of the Trust. Trained to standard equivalent to level 2 in TEWV Trust Quality improvement system.
Academic Skills and Lifelong Learning
Evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement including awards, prizes, presentations and publications. Experience in leading clinical audits leading to service change. Reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken.
Additional Requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please visit the NHS Careers website. The Trust welcomes a conversation about flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
Contact Information
For questions about this position, please contact Julie Magee, Medical Staffing Advisor, at julie.magee1@nhs.net or telephone 07584224765. Additional information about our trust can be found on our website: https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/
Why Join Our Trust?
Psychiatrists are essential contributors to the majority of our mental health teams. Service users expect and are justified to expect collaborative relationships with dedicated psychiatrists who work consistently as part of effective services. Our Medical Directorate and Medical Development Team are striving to improve medical workforce recruitment and retention in a variety of ways, with the cornerstone of these efforts being The TEWV Charter for the Medical Workforce.
Supporting Documents
Detailed Job Description and TEWV Charter for Medical Workforce documents are available for download through the application portal. These documents provide comprehensive information about the role responsibilities and our commitment to supporting medical staff.
Equal Opportunities
Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality and diversity in employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from black and ethnic minority candidates who are underrepresented in our medical workforce.
Relocation Support
While specific relocation packages are not detailed in this advertisement, we encourage interested candidates to discuss potential relocation support during the application process. Our trust recognizes the value that international medical professionals bring to our services and is committed to supporting successful candidates through the relocation process.