Consultant in Learning Disability for Children and Young PeopleThe closing date is 08 August 2026Job summaryThis is a reconfigured community post as a 1.0 WTE Consultant in Learning Disability Psychiatry for Children and Young People (CYPLD). The post holder be wholly responsible for the community service in Coventry and Nuneaton and working alongside another consultant colleague who provides community CYP LD services for Rugby and South Warwickshire.
The post is based on a 10 PA job plan with a caseload of approximately 100 young people.
Main duties of the jobDoctors are expected to follow the professional rules and guidance as set out by the General Medical Council including Good Medical Practice and Maintaining High Professional Standards.
The post holder's main objective would be to provide medical input to the Coventry CYP LD team who provide assessment and treatment for children and young people of school age with moderate to severe learning disability. This will include completing assessments, providing consultation to other professionals, overseeing multidisciplinary treatment plans and appropriately prescribing medication if required.
In particular, they would be expected to assess complex cases such as:
- where there is a significant risk of self-harm, harm to others or risk of neglect
- where there is diagnostic uncertainty or complexity
- where the interaction of potential illness and personality factors needs to be evaluated.
About usAt Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
- generous annual leave entitlement which increases during your time with us
- excellent learning and development opportunities, including apprenticeship frameworks, distance learning, internal training, coaching and mentoring, and much more
- salary sacrifice schemes for lease car/ vehicle, Cycle to Work, home and electronics, gym membership and more
- discounts with a range of retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues through our Employee Assistance Programme and NHS discount schemes
- wellbeing support, including an in-house counselling service, external helpline and more
- staff networks and support group
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
DetailsDate posted: 20 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year
if part-time it will be pro-rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 444-MED-0016A-CYP - LD
Job locations: Windmill Point, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AT, United Kingdom
Job descriptionPlease refer to the attached Job Description for a clear view on the role and the expectations of the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Applicants must be on the GMC Specialist Register, or within six months of admission at the date of interview. Candidates actively progressing a CESR application and able to evidence expected inclusion within this timeframe will be considered
- A postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry e.g. Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
- GMC registration and inclusion on the specialist register in psychiatry
- Eligible for Approved Clinician status and Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act
- Training and experience in working with children and young people with learning disabilities
- Experience in using recognised assessment tools for the diagnosis of learning disorders and the holistic management of such conditions
- Ability to demonstrate experience of multiprofessional working
- Experience of leading a multiprofessional team
- Needs to demonstrate ability to work with children and families
Desirable- Experience of service development
- Interest/experience in audit and Quality Improvement
- Experience in research and teaching
- Open to involvement and development of services within the strategic direction of the trust and ICB
- Good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Willingness and ability to be involved in the management of change
- Commitment to develop the learning disability service with participation in the management and leadership of the service
- Commitment to facilitate and develop learning and practice of others
KnowledgeEssential- Training and experience in working with children and young people with learning disabilities
Desirable- Experience in using recognised assessment tools for the diagnosis of learning disorders and the holistic management of such conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Apply through our 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 Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Apply through our website).UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer name: Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Address: Windmill Point, Windmill Road, Coventry, CV6 7AT, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.covwarkpt.nhs.uk/ (Apply through our website)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:DCMO - CAMHS
Dr Ruth Scally
Ruth.Scally@covwarkpt.nhs.uk
07768888201