Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to work in CAMHS service in the Charlwood, Surrey area.

You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

A brand new general adolescent inpatient unit for the care and treatment of young people aged 13 up to the age of 18

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*To be considered for this position you must be registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice

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As the Consultant Psychiatrist your key responsibilities include:

• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission


• Conduct admission assessments and maintain effective management plans of all young people on the unit


• Conduct risk assessments and review regularly


• Allocate specialist psychological treatments in line with individual needs


• Assess physical health


• Ensuring effective liaison with referring teams


• Facilitating regular CPA review meeting


• Act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act


• Involvement in quality, inspections and governance processes

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders desirable


• Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high quality care


• To appraise own performance as a Consultant and reflect on development needs


• Ability to use IT including email and the internet


• Experience in UK Psychiatric settings

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £160,000 per annum.

This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

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*£8,400 Car Allowance

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• Car allowance


• The equivalent of 30 days annual leave - plus your birthday off!


• Free meals and on-site parking


• Wellbeing support and activities


• Career development and training


• Pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Enhanced Maternity Package

Reference ID: 6062

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV