At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead clinical excellence in a CAMHS PICU service and oversee treatment planning.
- Company: An award-winning specialist mental health provider focused on inpatient services for young people.
- Benefits: Salary up to £200,000, generous annual leave, and dedicated study leave.
- Other info: Located in Bury, Manchester, with opportunities for teaching and research.
- Why this job: Opportunity to shape mental health care while influencing clinical standards and governance.
- Qualifications: Fully GMC registered with significant experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry required.
Shape the future of specialist mental health care as a Medical Director & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, combining strategic leadership with meaningful clinical practice. This senior opportunity offers the chance to lead high-quality care within a CAMHS PICU service while influencing wider clinical standards, governance and service development. For experienced Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists seeking impact beyond direct patient care, this role offers genuine scope to make a lasting difference.
Working as both a senior leader and Responsible Clinician, you'll help drive clinical excellence across the hospital while supporting young people with complex mental health needs. You'll join an experienced multidisciplinary team where collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued.
Package & Benefits
- Salary up to £200,000 per annum.
- Generous annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service.
- Dedicated study leave and CPD budget.
- Peer support and in-house CPD programmes.
- Opportunities to participate in research, publishing and service development initiatives.
- Teaching opportunities including medical student, MRCPsych and CESR programmes.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life Assurance at 3x salary.
- Healthcare cash plan with up to £1,000 worth of annual benefits.
- 24-hour GP access and wellbeing support services.
- Free meals and on-site parking.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Electric Car Scheme.
About the Company
This award-winning specialist mental health provider delivers high-quality inpatient services for young people with complex needs. With a strong focus on clinical excellence, governance and continuous improvement, the organisation supports collaborative working and ongoing professional development across all disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership across the hospital, supporting governance, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Act as Responsible Clinician for an 8-bed CAMHS PICU service, overseeing assessment, treatment planning and clinical outcomes.
- Support consultant supervision, multidisciplinary decision-making and service development initiatives.
- Promote high standards of patient care while contributing to strategic planning and organisational objectives.
About You
- Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
- Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
- Significant experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Deep understanding of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity.
- Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent.
If you're an experienced Medical Director & Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, or senior CAMHS Psychiatrist looking to influence strategy while maintaining clinical practice, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Dale, (phone number removed) at Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.
CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist & Medical Director in Prestwich employer: Leaders in Care
This organisation is an award-winning specialist mental health provider based in Bury, Manchester. They offer a contributory pension scheme, life assurance, and a healthcare cash plan. The team values collaboration and continuous professional development across all disciplines.
