At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and provide psychiatric care for young people in a supportive inpatient environment.
- Company: Join the Outstanding-rated Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Be part of developing a new Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit opening in 2025.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: MRCPsych or equivalent, GMC Specialist Register inclusion, and strong CAMHS experience.
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service based at Pebble Lodge in Westbourne.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded 10-bedded General Adolescent Unit providing specialist inpatient mental health care for young people aged 12 – 18 years. The successful candidate will work alongside an established substantive Consultant Psychiatrist and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care.
The post also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new 8-bedded CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), scheduled to open in 2025.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide consultant leadership within the CAMHS inpatient service
• Undertake psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Act as Responsible Clinician for young people admitted to the unit
• Work collaboratively with community CAMHS, crisis services, and regional provider collaborative partners
• Participate in Mental Health Act work, tribunal reports, and CPA reviews
• Support service development and the future implementation of the CAMHS PICU
• Supervise and support junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues
• Contribute to teaching, governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician status
- Strong experience working within multidisciplinary CAMHS environments
• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
10 PA contract (7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA)
- 1:13 consultant on-call rota
Flexible working options considered
- Work within an Outstanding-rated CAMHS service and QNIC-accredited inpatient unit
If you are a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and innovative CAMHS service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.
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Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture within its Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service in Westbourne, Dorset. Employees benefit from flexible working options, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to contribute to innovative projects such as the upcoming CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. With a focus on high-quality care and a commitment to staff wellbeing, this organisation provides a rewarding environment for those passionate about making a difference in young people's mental health.
