At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver high-quality mental health assessments and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
- Company: Ouse Valley CAMHS Service, dedicated to supporting children and young people.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and shared decision-making.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent, GMC registration, and relevant experience in mental health.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Position Ouse Valley CAMHS Service (Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough) offers a permanent Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) Consultant Psychiatrist role within our locality team.
Key Responsibilities Deliver high‑quality specialist clinical assessments, including relevant psychiatric and physical investigations to children, young people and their families across a range of settings and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver individually tailored treatment plans.
Work jointly with nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists, child psychotherapists, consultants and specialty doctors within Sussex CHYPS.
Participate in regular division meetings, clinical governance meetings and a Trust‑wide consultant network to share best practice.
Engage patients, carers and supporters in shared decision‑making and support the delivery of a participation strategy.
Contribute to continuous professional development, research or service evaluation, clinical audit and quality improvement programmes.
Qualifications and Experience MBBS or equivalent medical qualification.
Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.
Included on the GMC Specialist Register or able to achieve within six months.
In good standing with the GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practice.
Appropriate specialist and sub‑specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or a comparable service.
Excellent knowledge in specialty, excellent clinical skills using a bio‑psycho‑social perspective and broad medical knowledge.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training.
Capacity to lead and work effectively within a team, demonstrating shared leadership and collaborative working to deliver improvement.
Ability to work in a participatory manner, ensuring collaborative decision‑making with service users regarding formulation, diagnosis and ongoing care.
Appropriate transport: holds and will use a valid UK driving licence or provides evidence of an alternative.
Personal Development We support opportunities for flexible working.
If you would like to work differently or with varied hours, please contact us to discuss.
Remuneration Recruitment and Retention payment of £45,000 structured over a three‑year period: £15,000 payable upon successful recruitment. £10,000 payable at 12 months’ service. £10,000 payable at 24 months’ service. £10,000 payable at 36 months’ service.
Additional Information This job description is still pending approval by the Royal College.
Any updates will be provided before interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive environment for aspiring nephrologists. With a focus on professional development, extensive training, and opportunities for research and teaching, employees can thrive in their careers while contributing to meaningful patient care in a vibrant community. The work culture promotes collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a significant impact in healthcare.
Contact Details:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
