Job Overview
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Neurodevelopmental team (8APs) and LD team (2PAs) within Harrow CAMHS. This is an exceptional opportunity for international medical professionals seeking to relocate to the United Kingdom, as this position offers Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates.
About Our Organization
CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England. Our catchment area spans the diverse communities of London, Milton Keynes, and wider geographical areas of Buckinghamshire, Surrey, Kent, and Hampshire. We serve areas of great affluence as well as deprivation, with over 100 first-languages spoken in these communities.
Position Details
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist, CAMHS Harrow
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum plus London weighting of £2,162 per annum pro rata
Schedule: Full-time (10 PAs)
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Ash Tree Clinic (Harrow CAMHS), 322-326 Northolt Road, South Harrow, HA2 8EQ
Reference Number: 333-G-CA-C-0021
Relocation Support Package
This post attracts a Golden Hello of £20K payable in two instalments (taxable and non-pensionable), plus a relocation package of up to £8K (subject to eligibility). We understand the challenges of international relocation and are committed to supporting successful candidates through this transition.
Visa Sponsorship
We welcome applications from international job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK. Applications 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 must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Neurodevelopmental Team (NDT) Responsibilities
The postholder will provide psychiatric leadership to the NDT and supervise Band 7 nurses within the team, including a nurse prescriber whose work includes ADHD medication monitoring clinics. You will support the MDT in neurodevelopmental assessment of new referrals and offer consultation to colleagues and direct assessment where indicated.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will run one outpatient clinic per week for medication management and review of complex cases. With additional MDT resources, you will lead on developing the team to assess and manage young people with complex presentations including neurodevelopmental comorbidity and often high risk. The team has developed innovative models for assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Learning Disabilities Team Responsibilities
Within the LD team, you will provide psychiatric assessments and reviews, oversee pharmacological treatment, offer psychiatric consultation/review for other MDT clinicians, and support the team in risk assessment and management. You will participate in assessment of cases requiring psychiatric assessment due to complexity of mental health presentation or risk.
Service Development
We are looking for an energetic, innovative, and dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with creative ideas for service development. You will work with dynamic consultant colleagues and MDT clinicians to collaborate with paediatricians, schools, third-sector organizations, children’s services, and allied health professionals.
Team Innovation
The team has developed innovative models including an information sharing psychoeducation group for parents of children with ADHD, an initiating medication group, and close collaborative work with the third sector for supporting young people and families where a child has ASD or ADHD. The postholder will be required to support, maintain, and develop these initiatives.
Essential Qualifications
Primary Medical Degree, Full GMC Registration with a Licence to Practice, Section 12 MHA Approved, Approved Clinician status or willing to apply for approval. Must be on GMC Specialist Register or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date.
Essential Experience and Skills
Competence in psychopharmacology and non-medication therapeutic approaches. Experience and training in assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders including cases with psychiatric comorbidity, complex presentations, and associated high risk. Knowledge of Clinical Governance/Care Quality, ability to participate in Medical Audit and Quality Improvement, and experience of teaching and supervision of junior staff and other disciplines.
Personal Skills and Qualities
Excellent communication and empathic skills with a range of different people, demonstrable leadership skills, experience of team working, sound organizational skills, ability to work on own initiative, ability to cope with considerable pressure and adapt to new demands, ability to balance competing demands and prioritize, cultural sensitivity and ability to work in multi-ethnic environment.
Benefits Package
We offer a generous annual leave entitlement, study leave, NHS pension scheme, and a range of staff discounts including discount on the purchase and lease of new cars. We support flexible working arrangements to help maintain work-life balance.
About Harrow CAMHS
Harrow CAMHS provides comprehensive child and adolescent mental health services to the diverse community of Harrow. Our service is committed to delivering high-quality care through multidisciplinary teamwork and innovative approaches to mental health treatment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. The closing date for applications is 06 October 2025. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Dr Julia Gledhill (Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist) at [email protected] or 020 8869 4500, or Dr Azer Mohammed, Clinical Director CAMHS at [email protected] or 020 3317 5999.
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.
UK Registration Requirements
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website. International applicants should ensure they meet the necessary registration requirements before applying.
Why Join CNWL?
Our staff play a fundamental role in our delivery of excellent outcomes and excellent patient experience, so it is our aim to create a happy and healthy working environment where you can thrive and succeed. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all.
Professional Development
We are committed to supporting your professional development through continuous learning opportunities, research involvement, and career progression pathways. The trust encourages innovation and excellence in clinical practice.
Location Advantages
Harrow offers excellent transport links to central London while providing a suburban atmosphere with good schools, parks, and community facilities. The area provides a perfect balance between city accessibility and community living.
Equal Opportunities Employer
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are accredited with multiple awards including Age Positive, Armed Forces Covenant, Carer Confident Accomplished, Disability Confident Committed, Living Wage Employer, and Stonewall LGBTQ Employer Gold Award 2023.
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now through the NHS Jobs website. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our dedicated team at Harrow CAMHS.
