Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS
Core
Lead and launch a new inpatient ward for young people aged 13–18 within an independent mental healthcare facility, providing clinical oversight to a multidisciplinary team.
Role type
Consultant Psychiatrist (CAMHS)
Builds
New CAMHS inpatient service line
Domain
Mental Health / Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex case assessment, MDT leadership, Responsible Clinician duties, Mental Health Act compliance, Service development, Academic teaching
Preferred skills
CAMHS community experience, Audit and research participation
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration; Assess and manage complex cases; Chair MDT and CPA meetings; Provide clinical leadership alongside Ward Manager; Contribute to governance and quality improvement; Engage in teaching, case discussions, audit, and research
Seniority
Consultant, clinical leadership