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Posted 2 days ago
Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity for an experienced CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join a specialist Tier 4 inpatient mental health service supporting young people aged 12–18 with severe and complex mental health needs.
The service provides intensive psychiatric care alongside acute and low-secure pathways, offering assessment, treatment, stabilisation and recovery-focused support. Working alongside a Specialty Doctor and an experienced multidisciplinary team, you will help deliver safe, effective care and support young people to move towards less restrictive environments.
Location: North West England
Salary: Up to £178,000 per annum
Position: CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist
Hours: Full-time
Setting: Tier 4 CAMHS PICU
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatment for young people admitted to the service.
- Develop and review individualised treatment plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
- Assess referrals and undertake comprehensive psychiatric and mental state examinations.
- Participate in ward rounds, clinical reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
- Lead risk assessment, risk management and clinical governance activities.
- Prepare reports for Mental Health Act hearings and attend as required.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in the second on-call rota.
For this role, we’re looking for someone who has:
- Full GMC registration, licence to practise and an MBBS or equivalent qualification.
- GMC Specialist Register entry via CCT, CESR or the Portfolio Pathway.
- Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status.
- CAMHS expertise, strong risk-management skills and knowledge of relevant mental health legislation.
- MRCPsych or equivalent, excellent communication skills and commitment to continuing professional development.
What benefits are on offer?
- Annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service.
- Study leave and continuing professional development support.
- Medical indemnity cover.
- Company-paid life assurance.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Free meals while on duty and Cycle to Work scheme.
- Health and wellbeing support, discounts and relocation package considered.
What can Athona offer you?
- Experts in the healthcare sector offering a professional and supportive service.
- Nationwide vacancies across the NHS, charities, social enterprises and private sector.
- Support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding.
- Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK.
- A supportive team who take time to understand your needs and career aspirations.
- Support beyond placement to help ensure the role continues to meet your career goals.
Interested? Simply apply above today to explore this excellent career opportunity and make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people.
If you are interested in learning more about this job role or any other opportunities through Athona, get in touch with Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com.