Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

<p></p> <p data-start="239" data-end="587">Are you ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward within a long-established independent mental healthcare facility. This is a rare chance to build a new service line with the full backing of a leading UK mental health provider.</p> <p data-start="589" data-end="913">The organisation already delivers high-quality CAMHS services at several other sites and is now expanding, seeking an experienced Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to help launch and lead a new inpatient ward for young people aged 13–18. Flexible working options, including remote working for one day per week, can be discussed.</p> <p data-start="915" data-end="1338">The hospital provides a range of existing acute and addiction pathways and is now introducing a new CAMHS service as part of its development. As Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist, you will play a key leadership role in shaping, developing, and delivering this new service, providing clinical oversight to a dedicated multidisciplinary team and fostering a positive, recovery-focused culture for young people and their families.</p> <hr data-start="1340" data-end="1343"> <h3 data-start="1345" data-end="1373"><strong data-start="1349" data-end="1373">What you’ll be doing</strong></h3> <p data-start="1375" data-end="1606">You will join a compassionate and dedicated team committed to patient wellbeing. The service takes a personalised, evidence-based approach to support young people in building confidence and moving forward toward a healthier future.</p> <p data-start="1608" data-end="1637">Key responsibilities include:</p> <ul data-start="1639" data-end="2285"> <li data-start="1639" data-end="1758"> <p data-start="1641" data-end="1758">Serving as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.</p> </li> <li data-start="1759" data-end="1892"> <p data-start="1761" data-end="1892">Assessing and managing complex cases, chairing MDT and CPA meetings, and liaising with patients, families, and external agencies.</p> </li> <li data-start="1893" data-end="2023"> <p data-start="1895" data-end="2023">Providing clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager and ensuring compliance with organisational and regulatory standards.</p> </li> <li data-start="2024" data-end="2163"> <p data-start="2026" data-end="2163">Contributing to governance, quality improvement, and service development through active participation in CAMHS and ward-level meetings.</p> </li> <li data-start="2164" data-end="2285"> <p data-start="2166" data-end="2285">Engaging in academic and professional development activities such as teaching, case discussions, audit, and research.</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2287" data-end="2340">Further details are available in the job description.</p> <hr data-start="2342" data-end="2345"> <h3 data-start="2347" data-end="2384"><strong data-start="2351" data-end="2384">What you’ll bring to the role</strong></h3> <p data-start="2386" data-end="2494">The work is highly rewarding yet challenging, requiring resilience, empathy, and strong clinical leadership.</p> <p data-start="2496" data-end="2521">The ideal candidate will:</p> <ul data-start="2523" data-end="2987"> <li data-start="2523" data-end="2588"> <p data-start="2525" data-end="2588">Hold full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register.</p> </li> <li data-start="2589" data-end="2646"> <p data-start="2591" data-end="2646">Possess a CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR qualification.</p> </li> <li data-start="2647" data-end="2682"> <p data-start="2649" data-end="2682">Hold Approved Clinician status.</p> </li> <li data-start="2683" data-end="2760"> <p data-start="2685" data-end="2760">Have significant experience within CAMHS inpatient or community settings.</p> </li> <li data-start="2761" data-end="2859"> <p data-start="2763" data-end="2859">Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamworking abilities.</p> </li> <li data-start="2860" data-end="2987"> <p data-start="2862" data-end="2987">Have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA).</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2989" data-end="3045">Informal enquiries can be made via the recruitment team.</p> <hr data-start="3047" data-end="3050"> <h3 data-start="3052" data-end="3091"><strong data-start="3056" data-end="3091">What we will give you in return</strong></h3> <p data-start="3093" data-end="3258">You will be supported to succeed and develop through structured career conversations, comprehensive training, and pathways into senior clinical and leadership roles.</p> <p data-start="3260" data-end="3277">Benefits include:</p> <ul data-start="3279" data-end="3807"> <li data-start="3279" data-end="3303"> <p data-start="3281" data-end="3303">Free on-site parking</p> </li> <li data-start="3304" data-end="3347"> <p data-start="3306" data-end="3347">30 days annual leave plus bank holidays</p> </li> <li data-start="3348" data-end="3395"> <p data-start="3350" data-end="3395">An additional day’s leave for your birthday</p> </li> <li data-start="3396" data-end="3422"> <p data-start="3398" data-end="3422">Enhanced maternity pay</p> </li> <li data-start="3423" data-end="3454"> <p data-start="3425" data-end="3454">Contributory pension scheme</p> </li> <li data-start="3455" data-end="3548"> <p data-start="3457" data-end="3548">Flexible benefits, including gym membership, technology schemes, and healthcare cash plan</p> </li> <li data-start="3549" data-end="3601"> <p data-start="3551" data-end="3601">Access to development and training opportunities</p> </li> <li data-start="3602" data-end="3703"> <p data-start="3604" data-end="3703">Sponsorship of professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel</p> </li> <li data-start="3704" data-end="3756"> <p data-start="3706" data-end="3756">Leadership and management development programmes</p> </li> <li data-start="3757" data-end="3780"> <p data-start="3759" data-end="3780">Long service awards</p> </li> <li data-start="3781" data-end="3807"> <p data-start="3783" data-end="3807">Refer-a-friend bonuses</p> </li> </ul> <p></p>