Visa Information
This position includes a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship allows skilled workers to legally work in the UK.
International medical professionals considering this role should confirm that their qualifications are recognized in the UK and that they meet all General Medical Council (GMC) requirements for practicing psychiatry in the UK.
Job Overview
Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join their dynamic mental health services. This is a substantive post offering 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week, with 6 PAs dedicated to the GMAIC service and 4 PAs to the Crisis service.
The successful candidate will be part of a supportive Directorate and CAMHS Consultant peer group. This represents an exciting new opportunity to develop the role collaboratively with acute care teams while maintaining strong relationships with community CAMHS and inpatient services across Greater Manchester.
About Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services across five boroughs of Greater Manchester – Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop. Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities.
We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of mental illness, either personally or as carers. Our #PennineCarePeople are at the heart of everything we do.
Role Summary
The consultant psychiatrist will provide medical oversight and clinical consultation to the Crisis team and GMAIC for assessment, management, and treatment of young people presenting with mental health disorders. The post holder will contribute to face-to-face assessments for complex, uncertain, and significant risk presentations.
Key responsibilities include making clinical judgments on the appropriateness and suitability for admission to inpatient services, providing guidance when inpatient care is not required, and offering supervision to Non-Medical Prescribers (NMP) within Crisis and GMAIC services.
Key Clinical Responsibilities
- Taking clinical responsibility for young people open to the crisis service and GMAIC requiring medical input
- Leading the clinical team in acute care service, providing emergency, urgent, and elective multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment
- Working with the multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychosocial multiaxial diagnostic assessment and formulation
- Providing consultation to referrals from community CAMHS services and other mental health services
Working Pattern and Conditions
This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary ranging from £109,725 to £145,478 per year (pro rata). The post consists of 10 programmed activities (PAs) per week across the week. Out of hours, consultant input will be provided through the medical on-call rota.
The Trust supports clinical practice development through teaching or research within the field of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, offering opportunities for professional growth and development.
Person Specification
Educational Qualifications
Essential: Full GMC Registration
Desirable: Published research MRCPsych
Professional/Occupational Qualifications
Essential:
- 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 1983, 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: Other postgraduate degrees e.g. MSc, MD etc
Essential Skills and Experience
- 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
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website. 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.
International applicants should verify eligibility requirements with the employer. From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country where they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Application Checklist for International Candidates
- Verify visa/work permit eligibility with Pennine Care NHS FT
- Ensure GMC registration is current or in process
- Prepare documentation of qualifications and experience
- Obtain required criminal record certificates from all relevant countries
- Contact Dr. Misty Bhandary for any questions about the role
Contact Information
For questions about the job, please contact:
Dr. Misty Bhandary
Lead Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Email: Misty.Bhandary@nhs.net
Phone: 01617162020
Employer Details
Employer: Pennine Care NHS FT
Address: Horton House, Southlink Business Park, Oldham, OL4 1DE
Website: https://www.penninecare.nhs.uk
Application Deadline
The closing date for applications is 11 November 2025. Early application is encouraged to allow sufficient time for processing sponsorship requirements if applicable.
Equal Opportunities
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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 for disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Supporting Documents
The following supporting documents are available for download:
- Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist GMAIC and HTT job description (PDF, 592 KB)
- Person specification (PDF, 257 KB)
Privacy Notice
Pennine Care NHS FT’s privacy notice can be found here: Pennine Care NHS FT’s privacy notice
Additional Requirements
All candidates must demonstrate flexibility in working practices and a commitment to continuous professional development. The Trust operates a no smoking policy across all its sites.
Probationary Period
This post is subject to a probationary period of six months during which the candidate’s suitability for the role will be assessed.
Professional Development
The Trust encourages and supports ongoing professional development through access to training programs, conferences, and workshops relevant to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Collaborative Working
Successful candidates will be expected to collaborate effectively with other clinical services, including primary care, social services, and educational institutions to provide holistic care to young people.
Crisis Management
The post holder should be prepared to contribute to crisis management protocols and provide urgent psychiatric assessments in emergency situations as required by the service.
Research and Innovation
Opportunities exist for involvement in clinical research and innovative service development within the Trust’s academic partnerships.
Workforce Planning
Applicants should be aware that this post is part of a wider workforce planning initiative aimed at enhancing mental health services for children and adolescents in the region.
Travel Requirements
The role may require travel to various service locations across Greater Manchester. A valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle may be advantageous.
Equality Impact Assessment
All recruitment processes undergo equality impact assessments to ensure fair treatment and equal opportunities for all applicants.
Feedback Process
All applicants will receive feedback on their application following the interview process, regardless of the outcome.
Further Information
For any additional inquiries not covered in this job description, please contact the HR department at recruitment@penninecare.nhs.uk.