Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Learning Disability
| Posting date: | 28 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 Per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 December 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B19 1HS |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7607094/436-CONS-7607094-SUB-FR |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is looking to recruit a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in CAMHS Learning Disabilities (LD). This post is suitable for doctors who are on the specialist register in CAMHS or LD. Candidates who are due to gain a CCT or equivalent in the next 6 months may also apply.
The post holder will be involved in direct assessment and management of the mental health of children and young people with learning disabilities.
The Children’s Learning Disabilities service is a well-established service with a national reputation and has well developed multidisciplinary working practices with a range of clinicians across Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Support Work. Additionally, we have very good relationships with Special Schools, Disabled Children’s Social Care and Disabled Children’s Care Homes. A significant number of clinical contacts will take place in special school clinics.
To join us in this exciting venture, we are looking for a suitably qualified LD CAMHS Consultant who:
• Holds themselves to high professional standards.
• Displays and believes in the Trust’s visions and values.
• Is ambitious and dynamic, interested in life-long learning and career development.
The role will involve;
Providing direct psychiatric services through the clinical assessment, diagnosis and care plan, risk assessment and management plans, treatment formulation, prescribing and work with the team on implementing evidence-based interventions for children and young people aged (0–19-year-olds) with a moderate to profound Learning Disability.
Working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists and the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of services for this area and participating in formulating and implementing appropriate care plans around physical healthcare needs of service users in CAHMS LD.
Working closely with core and specialist community teams within FTB and in the wider health economy, serving as psychiatric liaison with other agencies particularly regarding continuity of patient care. This includes active liaison and engagement role with Social Services, Education, GPs and with all Primary Care Workers
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Please find all duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) is looking to recruit a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in CAMHS Learning Disabilities (LD). This post is suitable for doctors who are on the specialist register in CAMHS or LD. Candidates who are due to gain a CCT or equivalent in the next 6 months may also apply.
The post holder will be involved in direct assessment and management of the mental health of children and young people with learning disabilities.
The Children’s Learning Disabilities service is a well-established service with a national reputation and has well developed multidisciplinary working practices with a range of clinicians across Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Occupational Therapy and Support Work. Additionally, we have very good relationships with Special Schools, Disabled Children’s Social Care and Disabled Children’s Care Homes. A significant number of clinical contacts will take place in special school clinics.
To join us in this exciting venture, we are looking for a suitably qualified LD CAMHS Consultant who:
• Holds themselves to high professional standards.
• Displays and believes in the Trust’s visions and values.
• Is ambitious and dynamic, interested in life-long learning and career development.
The role will involve;
Providing direct psychiatric services through the clinical assessment, diagnosis and care plan, risk assessment and management plans, treatment formulation, prescribing and work with the team on implementing evidence-based interventions for children and young people aged (0–19-year-olds) with a moderate to profound Learning Disability.
Working alongside Consultant Psychiatrists and the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of services for this area and participating in formulating and implementing appropriate care plans around physical healthcare needs of service users in CAHMS LD.
Working closely with core and specialist community teams within FTB and in the wider health economy, serving as psychiatric liaison with other agencies particularly regarding continuity of patient care. This includes active liaison and engagement role with Social Services, Education, GPs and with all Primary Care Workers
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Please find all duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025