Consultant Psychiatrist CAHMS

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join an established Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, providing specialist psychiatric care to young people aged 12–18 with eating disorders. You will work within a supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based and individualised treatment programmes while providing clinical leadership and contributing to ongoing service development.

Salary: Competitive annual salary + £5,000 car allowance + £10,000 signing-on fee
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Hours: Full-Time
Setting: Tier 4 CYPMHS – Eating Disorders
Location: South East England

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Review referrals and determine suitability for admission to the service.
• Conduct admission assessments and develop effective individualised management plans.
• Assess and manage children and young people referred to the service.
• Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and ensure these are regularly reviewed.
• Assess and monitor patients’ physical health alongside their mental health needs.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision, reflection and risk management to key workers.
• Contribute to clinical governance, safeguarding, record keeping and culturally competent practice.

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

• GMC Specialist Register status in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise.
• Experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
• Experience working with young people with eating disorders.
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development and clinical governance.
• An interest in research, teaching and supporting the development of trainees.

What benefits are on offer?

• Competitive annual salary plus £5,000 car allowance.
• £10,000 signing-on fee.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Group Personal Pension Plan and pension contribution.
• Career development, training and professional support.
• Medical indemnity cover and Life Assurance.

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 Lewis on 01277 245909 or drop an email to permanent@athona.com.