Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
While this position offers a certificate of sponsorship for the UK, applicants must verify their eligibility with the employer before applying. Visa requirements and processing times may vary depending on your country of origin and individual circumstances.
Job Details
Company: Pennine Care NHS FT
Location: Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, Horton House, Southlink Business Park, Oldham, OL4 1DE
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year (PA pro rata)
Schedule: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent
Language: English
Application Deadline: 07 April 2026
Reference Number: 311-M217-25-I
About the Employer
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust provides high-quality mental health and learning disability services across five boroughs of Greater Manchester: Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. They deliver both inpatient and community services with a vision for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in their communities.
The trust is proud of its staff, who work hard to deliver the best care for people using their services. All individuals regardless of background are encouraged to apply, including those with a lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as a carers.
Employer website: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
Job Summary
Please note: The job description is pending Royal College approval. This is a substantive post for which 10 whole-time equivalent (WTE) positions are available.
The post would provide consultant psychiatric input to the team for the 10 PAs (6 PA’s GMAIC, 4 PA’s Crisis service) across the week. Out of hours, the consultant input comes from the medical on call rota.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic and supportive Directorate and CAMHS Consultant peer group. This is a new post, and the successful candidate will develop the role with the acute care team and liaise with the community CAMHS and inpatient services collaboratively.
Main Duties of the Job
Role Summary: The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical oversight within which they will provide clinical consultation to the Crisis team and GMAIC for assessment, management and treatment of young people who present with mental health disorder.
The post holder will join the team and contribute to face-to-face assessments for complex, uncertain and significant risk presentations including young people requiring assessment under the framework of the mental health act. They will inform clinical judgments on appropriateness and suitability for admission to inpatient services, providing guidance and making alternate recommendations when clinically required.
The role includes providing supervision to NMP within Crisis and GMAIC service, and encompasses collective working with strengthened relationships with community CAMHS and inpatients in Pennine and CAMHS services across Greater Manchester.
The post holder will work collectively with adult mental services for transition of young people reaching 18 who require ongoing care, and will liaise with Inpatient services, attend escalation meetings and provide second opinion to neighboring GMAIC teams when required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Full GMC Registration
- Possession of CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, or be within 6 months of achieving this or entered on the GMC Specialist Register
- Section 12 Approval under Mental Health Act 183, or be eligible for approval
- Demonstrable competency across the PMETB approved curriculum for higher training in Child and Adolescent psychiatry
- Registered for CPD with the RCPsych
Desirable Qualifications
-
>Published research MRCPsych
- Other postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD etc
- Experience in the use of the Mental Health Act (1983)
- Area of special interest and expertise
Essential Experience
- Full GMC Registration
- Qualities essential to make a good educational supervisor of trainees in psychiatry
- Commitment to training and teaching
- Strong Leadership skills with clarity and commitment to share ideas with colleagues
- Ability to work clearly and effectively across organisational boundaries
- Ability to work creatively with teams around complex and challenging client groups
- Evidence of audit activity
- Excellent communication skills
- Cultural competency
- Awareness of key legislation: NSF, NICE, MHA, MCA, Children Act
Desirable Experience
- Current or past education supervisor of basic trainee and a specialist registrar
- Evidence of previous experience in teaching
- Evidence of leading the development of services elsewhere
- Experience of effective work with Adult Psychiatry or partner agencies
- Experience of leading creative team work with complex clients or those in emergency/mental health crisis
- Published audit
How to Apply
Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website
Certificate of Sponsorship: The employer offers a certificate of sponsorship to eligible international candidates
International applicants should:
- Verify eligibility with the employer before submitting an application
- Prepare required documentation including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and English language proficiency
- Obtain any necessary criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided
- Contact the employer directly with any questions about the visa sponsorship process
Relocation Support
The Trust would support clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. For international candidates, additional information about relocation support, including accommodation assistance and induction programs, may be available upon request.
International medical professionals relocating to the UK should be aware of the requirements for GMC registration and the relevant visa categories for healthcare professionals. The employer can provide guidance on these processes.
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present criminal record certificates from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
For questions about the job, contact Dr Misty Bhandary (Lead Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist) at Misty.Bhandary@nhs.net or 01617162020.
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