Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disabilities with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. Applicants must verify their specific visa requirements and eligibility with the employer directly. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and candidates should consult UK Visas and Immigration guidance before applying.

Job Details

Position Information

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist Learning Disabilities to join their Child and Adolescent Intellectual Disability Service (CAIDS). This is a permanent, part-time position based at CAMHS Tonteg Hospital in Tonteg, Wales. The successful candidate will be part of a growing specialist team that provides services for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and co-existing mental health disorders.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £110,240 to £160,951 per annum, pro rata for part-time work. This salary aligns with the UK’s Consultant pay scales for medical professionals. In addition to the base salary, the position includes access to the NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement within one of Wales’ largest healthcare providers.

Contract and Schedule

This is a permanent, part-time position with flexible working arrangements. The appointee will work as a six-session Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, allowing for work-life balance. The role involves working in partnership with local secondary CAMHS and Paediatric services, as well as specialist educational establishments to provide comprehensive care to children and young people with intellectual disabilities.

About the Employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board is one of Wales’ largest healthcare providers, serving a population of approximately 450,000 people across three regions: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. With nearly 13,500 staff members, CTM operates three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and numerous primary and community care facilities. The health board is committed to delivering excellent patient care and support while fostering a diverse, compassionate workplace culture.

Working Environment

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, with easy access to Cardiff’s vibrant city life (just 20 minutes away), the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. The health board’s CTM 2030 Strategy focuses on uniting the region around shared health and wellbeing goals, guided by core values of listening, learning, and improving; treating everyone with respect; and working together as one team.

Role Overview

Service Description

The Child and Adolescent Intellectual Disability Service (CAIDS) is a specialist multi-disciplinary team providing services for children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and co-existing mental health disorders. The service works in partnership with local secondary CAMHS and Paediatric services and specialist educational establishments, providing specialist assessments to enable appropriate support, advice, and treatment for children and young people with intellectual disabilities and their families.

Main Responsibilities

The Consultant Psychiatrist will be responsible for improving outcomes for intellectually disabled children and young people in South Wales through the provision of timely, high-quality, easily accessible, effective, and cost-efficient multi-disciplinary support. Key responsibilities include providing developmentally appropriate evidence-based specialist mental health interventions, offering culturally appropriate services that support the local BME community, and providing appropriate access to families through the medium of Welsh.

Service Development

Through the provision of a clinical consultation service for staff working with children and young people in universal and targeted settings, the Consultant will improve the early recognition of difficulties and provision of appropriate early interventions. The role also involves developing skills and competencies within specialist NHS CAMHS and supporting the wider children and young people’s workforce through appropriate training and service development programmes.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold an MB, BS or equivalent medical qualification and have GMC Full Registration/Licence to Practice. Approved Clinician Status is required, or willingness to undertake the training/approval process immediately. Candidates must be on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or be within 6 months of their anticipated CCT (CP) or CESR date.

Essential Experience

The successful candidate will have completed Higher specialist Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CCT) or CESR, with previous experience working within a CAMHS setting. Demonstrated ability to manage complexity and uncertainty is essential. Excellent knowledge in the specialty with experience working across the whole life course and presenting problems reflecting the full range of clinical severity is required.

Essential Skills

Strong clinical skills using a bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge are essential. The ability to demonstrate commitment to shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement is crucial. Effective communication skills – both verbal and written – are required, along with being up to date with current practices in child and adolescent psychiatry and able to meet duties under the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act.

Desirable Attributes

While not essential, qualifications or higher degrees in medical education, clinical research, management, or leadership are advantageous. Previous experience as a Consultant in CAMHS and wide experience and skill in therapeutic work with children, young people, and their families are also desirable. Research/academic interests in areas of special expertise and the ability to communicate in Welsh are considered beneficial.

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications for this position must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should prepare all required documentation, including proof of qualifications, GMC registration status, evidence of specialist training, and any relevant work experience documentation. The application should highlight specific experience working with children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and demonstrate an understanding of the UK healthcare system.

Apply Instructions

Repeat: Applications for this position must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. International applicants should prepare all required documentation, including proof of qualifications, GMC registration status, evidence of specialist training, and any relevant work experience documentation. The application should highlight specific experience working with children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities and demonstrate an understanding of the UK healthcare system.

For International Applicants

Before applying, international candidates should verify their eligibility for a Skilled Worker visa by checking the UK Visas and Immigration website. Applicants will need to present criminal record certificates from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependents (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.

Required Documents

Applicants should ensure they have the following documents ready for submission:

• Up-to-date curriculum vitae
• Cover letter detailing suitability for the role
• Proof of medical qualifications and GMC registration
• Evidence of specialist training (CCT/CESR)
• Two professional references
• Evidence of English language proficiency (if applicable)
• Any relevant clinical experience documentation

Contact for Enquiries

For questions about the role, international applicants should contact Dr Cara Maiden, CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist/Clinical Director, via email at Cara.Maiden@wales.nhs.uk or by phone at 01443443008. Enquiries regarding the visa sponsorship process should be directed to the employer’s HR department through the contact information provided in the job advertisement.

Additional Information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. All successful applicants will be required to undergo this check before commencing employment.

Equal Opportunities

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. The health board values diversity and is particularly keen to receive applications from candidates who can bring different perspectives and experiences to their services.

Welsh Language Skills

While not essential, the ability to communicate in Welsh is considered an advantage for this role. The health board provides opportunities for staff to develop Welsh language skills, and successful applicants may be encouraged to undertake Welsh language training to better serve the local community.

Professional Development

The health board is committed to the ongoing professional development of its staff. Consultants will have access to regular clinical supervision, continuing medical education opportunities, and support for research and academic interests. The position offers excellent prospects for career progression within a supportive and dynamic healthcare environment.

Application Deadline

The closing date for applications is 01 March 2026. Early submission is encouraged to allow sufficient time for processing and potential interviews. International applicants should apply well in advance to account for any additional documentation requirements or verification processes that may be needed for overseas qualifications and experience.