Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

Job Type: Full-time

Salary:

£160,000 annually

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide expert psychiatric assessment and treatment to children and adolescents.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams within CAMHS to deliver high-quality care.
• Participate in forensic assessments and management of eating disorders.
• Engage in continuous personal development and training.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.
• Collaborate with other health and social care professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Document and maintain accurate records of patient interactions and interventions.
• Contribute to team meetings and share insights on best practices in child and adolescent mental health.

Essential Qualifications:

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice.
• Completion of Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3): 3 years of full-time training covering general adult psychiatry and other sub-specialties.
• Completion of Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6): 3 years in a chosen psychiatry sub-specialty, leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
• Recognised medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB) from a GMC-approved institution.

Desired Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders.
• Prior work experience in NHS hospitals or private psychiatric providers (e.g., Cygnet Healthcare) is preferable.

Additional Guidelines:

• Work Mode: 37.5 hours a week in-person with on-call rota.
• Shifts typically vary between 36–42 hours/week based on specific role requirements.
• Some roles may allow up to 2 days remote work.
• Primarily onsite role with no significant travel required.
• Interview Process: 2–3 stages, including a potential meet-and-greet with the team.