At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people’s mental health through assessments and tailored treatments.
- Company: Leading healthcare provider in a supportive hospital environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, car allowance, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and rewarding role.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Full GMC Registration and experience in CAMHS or similar settings.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist to work in an amazing hospital based in Charlwood, Surrey area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers.
This is a low and medium secure hospital specialising in treating male patients aged 18+ who have been detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) and who will benefit from extended treatment and rehabilitation.
To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC Registration.
Key Responsibilities
- Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission.
- Conduct admission assessments and maintain 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.
- Ensure effective liaison with referring teams.
- Facilitate regular CPA review meetings.
- Act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act.
- Involve in quality, inspections and governance processes.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders.
- Relevant experience within a similar setting and working with adults aged 18+.
- Approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.
- Ability to work alongside and lead a multidisciplinary team.
- In-depth knowledge of Mental Health Legislation.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management principles.
Benefits
The successful Psychiatrist will receive an excellent competitive salary. This permanent full‑time role works 37.5 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive:
- £5,000 Car Allowance + £10,000 signing on fee.
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off.
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributions.
- Life Assurance.
- Enhanced maternity package.
- Free meals while on duty.
- Employee Assistance Services.
- Career development and training.
- Wellbeing support and activities.
- Voluntary benefits.
- Medical indemnity cover.
