Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity for a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to join a specialist six-bedded inpatient Eating Disorders Unit within a newly developed adolescent service. You'll provide senior clinical leadership, work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, and contribute to ongoing service development within a forward-thinking inpatient setting, including a new on-site education provision and established local CAMHS triage/admission pathway.

Salary

FTE £180K (£108,000 per annum part-time)
Position: Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry - Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Part Time)
Setting: Tier 4 CAMHS / Inpatient Eating Disorders Unit (6 beds)
Location: Stafford

Key Responsibilities

• Lead MDT clinical care for young people on the inpatient unit
• Conduct ward rounds, assessments, reviews, and discharge planning
• Attend and contribute to family meetings and case conferences
• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to specialty doctors
• Support clinical governance, audits, and service development initiatives
• Liaise effectively with NHS stakeholders and external agencies
• Participate in the consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)

Qualifications

• GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Approved Clinician status and Section 12(2) approval
• Tier 4 CAMHS and/or eating disorders inpatient experience
• Strong clinical leadership and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to complete Enhanced DBS and compliance checks

Benefits

• Relocation package available
• Medical indemnity reimbursed
• Study leave with financial budget
• Pension scheme enrolment
• Life assurance (2x annual salary)
• CPD support and leadership development
• Access to further training and qualifications

What Athona can 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 fulfil your career goals.

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