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Job Summary Would you like to work for a Trust which has been awarded Global Digital Exemplar Status and be part of our work on the development of mental health related Apps for young people? We are recruiting for a full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist to join us at our Bath & NE Somerset (BANES) Community CAMHS Team, where you will have an active leadership role and medical responsibility for the diagnosis, management and treatment of children, adolescents and families. With your expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you'll join our Getting More Help multi‑disciplinary team (MDT) working in close liaison with our Getting Help team, which operates as a single point of access for CAMHS, screening referrals from GPs, paediatricians and education and social services. We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria). Could this be the next step in your career? Come and join one of the UK’s leading mental health Trusts and be part of a successful service implementing an exciting and innovative service model for children and young people’s mental health. Main DutiesAttend regular MDTs and provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team. Responsibility for those patients seen by himself/herself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by them. With other consultants in the team, have responsibility for the clinical governance of the team as clinical leads for the team. Work in partnership within the multidisciplinary team for the clinical management of patients, including risk assessment, assessment of the needs of carers and development of services to meet the needs of patients and families for whom the team is responsible. Clinical leadership responsibility to ensure excellent systems of clinical governance so that their team provides high‑quality, safe care to patients. Consultants are expected to encourage a restorative just and learning culture of learning, participate in safety huddles and investigations and identify improvements in practice where appropriate. Expected to be eligible for Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act. The Trust will support obtaining Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status if required. Participate in the BSW Consultant on‑call rota (currently 1 in 11 with prospective cover, paid at category A banded at 3% on‑call availability supplement). There is an additional 0.5 PA per month (pro rata) paid in recognition of emergency work arising from out of hours.About Us Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team” Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent” Benefits33 days annual leave per annum (pro‑rata increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority) Excellent opportunities for career progression Access to tailored individual and Trust‑wide learning and development NHS discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers Competitive pension scheme Lease car scheme Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health First Aiders Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply) Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamJob DetailsDate posted: 28 February 2026 Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff Grade: Consultant Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time, Flexible working Reference number: 267‑BaNESCONS‑139‑CJob Locations Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, KeynshamTemple House, Temple CourtKeynshamBS31 1HA Job Description Context Bath and North East Somerset Council is a unitary authority covering an area of 136 square miles (352 km²). Two thirds of the area is green belt. The city contains educational institutions, including Bath College and several sixth forms, and three special needs schools. Bath has two universities: the University of Bath and Bath Spa University. The health and well‑being of children in B&NES is better than the England average. Person SpecificationQualifications / Training – EssentialEligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) approval and Approved Clinician status. Eligible for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Registrar in a psychiatric speciality, or within six months of achieving registration at the time of interview.DesirableHigher degree, diploma or equivalent in a relevant field of medical or psychological studies. Higher specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for a minimum of three years and/or previous consultant experience. Sub‑specialty or other specialist clinical training relevant to the post. Membership or Fellowship of The Royal College of Psychiatrists.Experience – EssentialExcellent knowledge in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Experience of effective multidisciplinary team working. Experience of effective multi‑agency partnership at work. Experience in management of children and young people with complex needs spanning multiple agencies, including emerging personality disorders, conduct and behavioural problems. Experience and familiarity with UK health systems and CAMHS services. Ability to undertake the full range of consultant responsibilities.Desirable (Experience)Application of evidence‑based practice and interest in clinical and policy developments for this care group. Development of multidisciplinary teamwork, close collaboration with Primary Care services, and working with a multi‑agency approach, including education, health and social care. High training placement in Adolescent Psychiatry.Skills and Knowledge – EssentialAbility to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework and share leadership responsibilities with senior colleagues of other professions; assume a medical leadership role within the team and work closely with senior managers to implement trust objectives. Understanding of how organisations most effectively work. Excellent communication skills with patients, relatives/carers, colleagues and staff of other organisations. Experience of undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching. Professional collaboration skills. Experience in supervising basic level psychiatric trainees. Commitment to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Honesty and integrity. Flexibility to cope with service change and demanding clinical challenges.Desirable (Skills)Relevant experience of administrative and management role or senior medical staff. Teaching qualification.Other Requirements – EssentialFull GMC registration. Meet specifications set out in the GMC. Independently mobile to travel between base and clinic sites.Disclosures & Checks This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required 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, see the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, skilled‑worker applicants, including adult dependants, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. Further information can be found on the NHS Careers website. Employer Details Oxford Health NHS TrustChild and Adolescent Mental Health Services, KeynshamTemple House, Temple CourtKeynshamBS31 1HAWebsite: