Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS - Private Mental Healthcare - 180,880

Job Overview

We're offering an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a

new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward

. This is a rare chance to build a new service line with the backing of the UK's leading independent mental healthcare provider.

We already deliver high-quality CAMHS services at several other sites - now we're expanding in Chelmsford, and we need an experienced

Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist

to help us launch and lead this new inpatient ward from the ground up

Our specialist services include:

Eating Disorders Private Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Addiction Services
Multi-disciplinary team includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, all working together to deliver personalised care through a wide range of therapeutic interventions.

The Role:

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

,

you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings. Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders. Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings. Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

Management:

Offering Clinical Leadership in collaboration with the Ward Manager Ensuring the ward complies with organizational and regulatory requirements Active participation in ward governance meetings and organizational quality improvement initiatives and service development Attending Monthly CAMHS governance meetings Attending regular Outpatient CAMHS MDT meetings and involvement in service development

Academic:

Participating in monthly Academic meetings Delivering case presentations and teaching Engaging in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives

Post Requirements - To be considered for this role, you should have:

MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree and MRCPsych Full GMC registration with a license to practice Registration on the specialist register with CAMHS CCT/CESR, along with valid AC Status Significant experience and knowledge in CAMHS Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, as well as the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice Commitment to continued professional development Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Benefits

Free on-site parking Supplemented meals 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave Enhanced maternity pay Contributory pension scheme Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme) Access to development opportunities Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel Leadership & management development Long service award Refer a friend bonuses
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 180,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person