CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - Education & Care

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to take on a dual role as Clinical Lead within a specialist mental health residential and education service for young people. This full time position offers the chance to combine strategic leadership with direct clinical work across a growing network of residential homes and an associated specialist school, supporting multidisciplinary teams and ensuring high quality, trauma informed care.

Details

Salary: £180,000

Position: CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Hours: Full time, Hybrid

Setting: Specialist mental health residential services and associated education setting

Location: Newmarket, CB8

Key Responsibilities

• Lead clinical practice and provide psychiatric oversight across residential and education services
• Guide and develop trauma informed therapeutic frameworks and care models
• Deliver psychiatric assessments, risk management and ongoing treatment planning
• Provide remote clinical governance and supervision to satellite homes
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to drive safe, effective care
• Support service development through strategic leadership and decision making
• Promote high standards of documentation, compliance and clinical excellence

Qualifications

• MRCPsych and CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Full GMC registration and Specialist Register status
• Section 12 and Approved Clinician approval
• Strong MDT leadership and decision making abilities
• Ability to travel between sites when required

Benefits

• Protected SPA time
• Paid study leave
• Peer network and professional support
• No on call requirement
• Hybrid working options
• Leadership development opportunities
• Supportive multidisciplinary environment

Other Benefits from Athona

• 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 fulfil your career goals.

How to Apply

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

Contact

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