CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Overview

In this role you will lead psychiatric care within a CAMHS PICU setting, working with a multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver treatment for young people aged 12–18 with severe mental illness. You’ll drive risk assessment, governance and robust clinical care, supported by a Specialty Doctor and a strong MDT. The position offers a clear clinical pathway from admission to discharge and potential progression toward Medical Director through our management schemes. You’ll contribute to high-quality outcomes across four ward services.

Pay / Benefits

• Salary up to 178,000 per year
• Generous annual leave with service length
• Study leave & CPD support
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance
• Contributory pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertakes mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota participation

Key requirements

• Fully GMC registered
• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR / Portfolio Pathway), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• Excellent communication skills to interview, assess & treat patients and write clear medical notes
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• MRCPsych or equivalent

• excellent communication
• team collaboration
• commitment to professional development
• Mental Health Act knowledge
• Mental Capacity Act 2005 knowledge
• clinical governance

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