Consultant in CAMHS Community with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa note
While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for skilled worker visas, all international applicants must verify their specific eligibility requirements directly with the employer. The certificate of sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval, and applicants should confirm their qualifications meet all UK immigration requirements before applying.
Job overview
The Trust is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join the multi-disciplinary team that makes up the CAMHS Community team based in Beverley. This team works closely with other services in the division that support young people in relation to their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This includes both inpatient and other community teams.
The Hull and ERY CAMHS Service is aimed at children and young people aged 0 – 18 years with mental health needs who are registered with a Hull or ERY GP, and/or attending a Hull or ERY school/educational setting. This role represents an excellent opportunity for qualified psychiatrists to make a significant impact on child and adolescent mental health services in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Job details
Company: Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Children and Families Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley, HU17 9LP
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
Working pattern: Full-time, flexible working options available
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 11 February 2026
Employer website: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/
Key responsibilities
As a consultant working in the East Riding CAMHS Community Team, you will have responsibility for the provision of safe and effective care and treatment. You will share the vision of integrated and multi-disciplinary working and actively engage in the development of the service through research and support.
The post holder would be expected to be approved as a Responsible Clinician or be willing to undertake training to obtain Section 12(2) MHA and will be expected to renew this approval according to agreed procedures. The ability to commute within the Trust’s geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential for this position.
Main duties of the job
Core duties of the teams include:
- Assessment of mental health needs
- Evidenced-based mental health interventions
- Consultations to other agencies
- Contribute to assessment of first episode psychosis
- Joint working with other CAMHS services including LAC CAMHS, forensic CAMHS, harmful sexual behaviour, and eating disorders
- Liaising with acute CAMHS to facilitate step-up and step-down care in response to changing or escalating needs
This role requires a consultant who can work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, providing expert psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and young people with complex mental health needs.
About the employer
We are an award winning and CQC rated good health and social care Trust delivering integrated services across Hull, East and North Yorkshire. Our commitment to excellence in patient care is matched by our dedication to staff development and wellbeing.
We are a forward thinking and dynamic Trust with a real commitment to staff development. We value our colleagues and invest in them to ensure they have the right skills to deliver outstanding care. We are proud to score above or equal to the average for all NHS People Promise theme areas demonstrating our commitment to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone.
Wherever you work within our Trust, you will receive a warm welcome and all the support you’ll need to get started. We recognise the positive value of diversity and promote equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
Benefits package
Work life balance is about having influence and flexibility over when, where and how you work. If the work pattern for this role does not meet your needs, we welcome an application and are happy to discuss working arrangements that differ from those advertised.
We offer a unique range of benefits that go above and beyond other NHS Trusts including an enhanced leave package and health and wellbeing support. From city to countryside, market towns to moors you’ll find a place to call home including some of the most affordable places to live in the UK. Our region offers excellent schools, transport links, and a high quality of life.
Person specification – Qualifications
Essential: MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
Desirable: Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management; MRCPsych; additional clinical qualifications.
Person specification – Eligibility
Essential: Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment; included on the GMC Specialist Register OR within six months; approved clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment (the Trust will appoint a section12(2) to provide this role in the sector during the transition); approved under S12 OR able to achieve with 3 months of appointment.
Desirable: In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
Person specification – Other requirements
Essential: Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative. The ability to commute within the Trust’s geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport is essential for this position to ensure you can attend various locations as required.
Person specification – Knowledge
Essential: Excellent knowledge in specialty; 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 MHA and MCA.
Desirable: Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service.
Person specification – Skills
Essential: Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training; ability to work in and lead team; demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement; participated in continuous professional development; participated in research or service evaluation.
Desirable: Able to plan and deliver undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training relevant to this post; reflected on purpose of CPD undertaken; experienced in clinical research and/or service evaluation; evidence of achievement in education, research, audit and service improvement: awards, prizes, presentations and publications; has led clinical audits leading to service change or improved outcomes to patients.
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. This is a standard requirement for all healthcare positions involving work with children and vulnerable adults.
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 visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
How to apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. For questions about the job, contact Justine Rooke (Service Manager) at justine.rooke1@nhs.net or call 07590304156.
International applicants checklist:
- Verify your eligibility for UK skilled worker visa sponsorship with the employer
- Prepare GMC registration documentation
- Gather criminal record certificates from all countries where you’ve lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
- Ensure your qualifications are equivalent to UK standards
- Contact the employer directly to discuss visa process and requirements
Contact information
For questions about the job, contact:
Justine Rooke (Service Manager)
Email: justine.rooke1@nhs.net
Phone: 07590304156
The employer welcomes direct contact from international applicants to discuss visa requirements and the application process. This is particularly encouraged for overseas candidates who require sponsorship to work in the UK.
Privacy notice
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