Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.    The successful candidate will hold full GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register, along with CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR, and Approved Clinician status. They will bring significant experience working within CAMHS inpatient and/or community settings, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and sound clinical judgement. As a compassionate and collaborative leader, they will possess excellent teamworking and communication skills, alongside a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA), ensuring safe, effective, and legally compliant practice.   For more information about the role, you can email [contact hidden]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday  - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses