At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a multidisciplinary team in treating emotional disorders in children and young people.
- Company: Join the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, a leader in mental health services.
- Benefits: Earn £100–£125 per hour with full-time hours and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals in a stable service structure.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing emotional challenges.
- Qualifications: Must have GMC registration and experience in CAMHS emotional disorders.
The predicted salary is between 125 - 125 £ per hour.
Location: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL)
Contract Type: Full-Time | Maternity Leave Cover
Rate: £100–£125 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
About the Role
We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS Emotional Disorders Team (EDT) within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) on a maternity leave cover basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly specialist and well-established multidisciplinary CAMHS service alongside a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist, supporting children and young people presenting with a range of emotional disorders including:
- Depression
- Anxiety disorders
- OCD
- PTSD
- Related emotional and mental health presentations
The Emotional Disorders Team provides specialist assessment and treatment planning for children and young people following CAMHS triage, working within evidence-based pathways and a collaborative MDT structure.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior psychiatric leadership within the Emotional Disorders Team alongside the substantive Consultant Psychiatrist
- Conduct:
- Initial psychiatric assessments
- Risk assessments
- Diagnostic assessments
- Treatment planning and reviews
- Initiate and monitor pharmacological treatments where appropriate
- Support and contribute to weekly MDT and post-assessment meetings
- Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider MDT
- Contribute to evidence-based care planning and service development
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, community services, and external agencies
- Support trainee doctors and MDT colleagues within the service
About the Team
The Emotional Disorders Team currently includes:
- Consultant Child Psychiatrists
- Specialty Trainees
- Core Trainees
- Specialty Doctors
- Family Therapists
- Psychologists
- Child Psychotherapists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Systemic Practitioners
- Dedicated Administrative Support
The team manages an active caseload of approximately 200 patients, with each young person allocated a case manager within the MDT.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
- Significant CAMHS experience, including emotional disorders presentations
- Experience conducting psychiatric and risk assessments in children and young people
- Strong multidisciplinary working and leadership skills
Desirable
- Experience within specialist CAMHS emotional disorders services
- Experience supporting trainees and junior staff
- Interest in service development and evidence-based practice
What’s on Offer
- £100–£125 per hour
- Full-time hours
- Opportunity to join a highly specialist and supportive CAMHS MDT
- Work alongside experienced substantive consultant colleagues
- Stable and well-established service structure
- Meaningful work supporting children and young people with complex emotional needs
Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Emotional Disorders Team employer: Flexzo
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for professionals dedicated to improving the mental health of children and young people. With competitive hourly rates and the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants in a well-established multidisciplinary team, CNWL fosters employee growth through meaningful work and a commitment to evidence-based practice.
