Consultant Psych & Clinical Lead | CAHMS

Job description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist Tier 4 inpatient service providing intensive psychiatric support for young people requiring complex mental health stabilisation within a secure environment.

Combining direct clinical responsibilities with strategic leadership duties, this unique dual-role offers the opportunity to influence safeguarding practice and clinical standards across a wider group of CAMHS services while maintaining an active clinical caseload within a specialist inpatient setting.

Working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality care, driving service improvements and embedding best practice in safeguarding and clinical governance.

Salary: Up to £180,000 per annum
Position: CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & Group CAMHS Clinical and Safeguarding Lead
Hours: Full Time
Setting: Tier 4 CAMHS PICU, Acute and Low Secure Services
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Act as Responsible Clinician for a specialist CAMHS inpatient ward.
• Lead diagnostic assessments and treatment planning processes.
• Provide strategic safeguarding leadership across CAMHS services.
• Chair CPA reviews and Mental Health Act processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex inpatient care.
• Oversee safeguarding audits and clinical governance activities.
• Support compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

For this role, we’re looking for someone who has;

• MRCPsych qualification or recognised equivalent.
• GMC Specialist Register entry with licence to practise.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
• Extensive experience in inpatient CAMHS services.
• Strong safeguarding leadership and risk management expertise.

What benefits are on offer?

• Salary up to £180,000 per annum.
• Additional £16,000 leadership allowance.
• Permanent full-time position.
• Senior clinical leadership opportunities.
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Involvement in strategic service development.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS, Charities, Social Enterprises and private sector.
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations.
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfils your career goals.

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Mia on 01277 245859 or drop an email to mia.bartlett@athona.com.