Consultant Psychiatrist Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birkenhead, CH42 0LQ |
| Company: | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7674433/373-MED1249 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FoundationTrust.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation NHS Trust are pleased to accept applications from experienced consultant psychiatrists with knowledge of and passion for neurodevelopmental conditions to join an expanding service for adults with ADHD across Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the role involves the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults, including young people aged 16+. With a principal focus on people with more complex presentations, successful candidates will be responsible for initiating, titrating and optimising medication as well as proving on going review on patients on treatment and assessments for young people transferring from paediatric or CYP services. Post holders will be expected to provide leadership to both the MDT and other Trust colleagues, as well as having a specific remit of advice and consultation to the newly developing specialist primary care offer for ADHD in Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. The post holders will also be expected to contribute to service development and improvement.
The roles will involve undertaking clinics at locations across Cheshire as well as attendance at St Catherine’s Hospital for team meetings and training. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be reviewed on an individual basis, in line with Trust policy.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 12th January and the proposed interview date is 22nd January
The post holder will be expectedto provide advice and support to otherdisciplines in the team and workingincloseandeffectivepartnershipwiththem.Thepost holderwillalsobeexpectedtomake referrals to other services and specialists as required.
In addition to support to MDT colleagues, advice and consultation to primary care and specialist mental health services are essential components of the role.
Thepost holderwilljointlyberesponsibleformonitoringofspecificphysicalhealthcareaspectsof patients under the care of the service where appropriate. Travel to clinic locations across Cheshire West and Chester East is essential, in addition to attendance at the Stein Centre for meetings and training.
Thepostholderwillbeexpectedtocontributetoqualityimprovementandservicedevelopmentto enhance the outcomes of the ADHD Service for all.
Thepostholderisexpectedto:
· Provideclinicalleadershiptotheteam.
· ProvideconsultationandinputinCareplanandtreatmentformulation,guidanceon evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
· Ensureliaisonandcollaborativeworkingwithotherservices/agencies.
· EnsureappropriateimplementationofdutiesundertheMentalHealthAct.
· Ensure multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership Foundation NHS Trust are pleased to accept applications from experienced consultant psychiatrists with knowledge of and passion for neurodevelopmental conditions to join an expanding service for adults with ADHD across Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the role involves the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in adults, including young people aged 16+. With a principal focus on people with more complex presentations, successful candidates will be responsible for initiating, titrating and optimising medication as well as proving on going review on patients on treatment and assessments for young people transferring from paediatric or CYP services. Post holders will be expected to provide leadership to both the MDT and other Trust colleagues, as well as having a specific remit of advice and consultation to the newly developing specialist primary care offer for ADHD in Cheshire West and Chester and Cheshire East. The post holders will also be expected to contribute to service development and improvement.
The roles will involve undertaking clinics at locations across Cheshire as well as attendance at St Catherine’s Hospital for team meetings and training. Requests for flexible working arrangements will be reviewed on an individual basis, in line with Trust policy.
Shortlisting for this vacancy is due to be completed on 12th January and the proposed interview date is 22nd January
The post holder will be expectedto provide advice and support to otherdisciplines in the team and workingincloseandeffectivepartnershipwiththem.Thepost holderwillalsobeexpectedtomake referrals to other services and specialists as required.
In addition to support to MDT colleagues, advice and consultation to primary care and specialist mental health services are essential components of the role.
Thepost holderwilljointlyberesponsibleformonitoringofspecificphysicalhealthcareaspectsof patients under the care of the service where appropriate. Travel to clinic locations across Cheshire West and Chester East is essential, in addition to attendance at the Stein Centre for meetings and training.
Thepostholderwillbeexpectedtocontributetoqualityimprovementandservicedevelopmentto enhance the outcomes of the ADHD Service for all.
Thepostholderisexpectedto:
· Provideclinicalleadershiptotheteam.
· ProvideconsultationandinputinCareplanandtreatmentformulation,guidanceon evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.
· Ensureliaisonandcollaborativeworkingwithotherservices/agencies.
· EnsureappropriateimplementationofdutiesundertheMentalHealthAct.
· Ensure multi-disciplinary, multi-agency and partnership working.
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.
We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.
Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.
Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.
Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.
At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.
CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.
An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!
This advert closes on Monday 12 Jan 2026
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