Job summary
Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in CAMHS 8 PAs
Torbay and South Devon (Community & Pathway-Based Role)
Includes 3PA supporting Crisis Resolution and Home treatment Team
This is an exciting opportunity to join Children and Family Health Devon as a locality based Community Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist working in Torbay and South Devon. The role is based within a vibrant multidisciplinary service and offers the opportunity to develop psychiatry practice and special interests while enjoying the best of what Devon has to offer. The post is not a crisis only role; while it includes three programmed activities dedicated to the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, this work is undertaken as part of a shared consultant model, with responsibilities distributed across a wider consultant group. The remainder of the role is focused on core community CAMHS work across mental health pathways. Applications from candidates wishing to work less than full time are welcome.
The Location
The post is aligned to the Torbay and South Devon locality, working across community CAMHS teams and pathways, with flexibility around clinical bases within the area.
We are seeking a candidate who is able to start immediately, ideally by 1 May 2026. This post is offered as a 3month locum contract.
Main duties of the job
This is an excellent opportunity for a consultant seeking a balanced community role with opportunities for pathway leadership, service development, and collaborative working. We welcome applications from enthusiastic and forward-thinking consultants who are keen to contribute to high quality, evidence-based care and to take on a leading clinical role within a multidisciplinary service. You will be motivated, team-focused, and committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families, while bringing innovation and thoughtful development to clinical practice.
About Us
You will be joining a CQC rated Good service with a strong and well-established workforce of Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists across Devon and Torbay. Devon CAMHS is part of Children and Family Health Devon, an integrated service delivering health, social care, and education provision for children and young people. We operate a pathway-based model to ensure equity of access and consistency of care across the county, and we place strong emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and evidence based, outcomes focused practice. The service actively supports consultants to develop and pursue special interests and to provide medical and clinical leadership within areas of expertise, working closely with consultant colleagues across pathways.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy
- CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Eligibility
Essential
- To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- CCT in Child and adolescent / developmental psychiatry.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
Desirable
- MRCPsych OR equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- Evidence of sub-speciality or other specific training, e.g. systemic therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy
- CCT Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Clinical experience in a range of services within Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Experience in other related specialities, e.g. psychotherapy, paediatrics
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
Desirable
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Management
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Desirable
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
- A commitment to continuing professional development.
- A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
Desirable
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Eligibility
Essential
- To hold Approved Clinician status or able to achieve within 3 months of appointment
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- CCT in Child and adolescent / developmental psychiatry.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
.jpg){kind=logo}
