Consultant Psychiatrist | CAHMS | Private

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist specialising in CAMHS to join a well-established independent hospital and play a key role in launching and shaping a brand-new inpatient service for young people aged 13–18.

This offers a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up, influencing the development of the service, supporting a dedicated multidisciplinary team, and creating a positive, therapeutic environment where young people can achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.

Salary: £180,880
Position: Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Inpatient CAMHS Service
Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Your key responsibilities will be;

• Providing clinical leadership across the new CAMHS inpatient service.
• Acting as Responsible Clinician for young people in your care.
• Leading MDT discussions and collaborative care planning.
• Supporting families throughout the patient’s treatment journey.
• Helping shape and develop the new service offering.
• Supervising and supporting junior medical colleagues.
• Contributing to teaching, audit and service improvement projects.

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

• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register inclusion.
• CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR accreditation.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Experience within CAMHS inpatient or community settings.
• A collaborative and compassionate leadership style.

What benefits are on offer?

• Free on-site parking.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits package.
• Funding for professional development.
• Leadership and management training opportunities.

What can Athona offer you?

• Experts in healthcare recruitment providing a supportive service.
• Opportunities across the NHS and independent sectors.
• Support throughout negotiations and onboarding.
• Assistance for overseas candidates relocating to the UK.
• A team that takes time to understand your career goals.
• Ongoing support after placement.

Interested? Simply apply above today to explore this excellent opportunity – where you’ll have the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young people and their families, and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others in a new service from day one.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, or discuss other roles available through Athona, please contact Mia on 01277245859 or email mia.bartlett@athona.com.