At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and provide expert psychiatric care for young people in a supportive inpatient environment.
- Company: Join the Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service at Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, study budget, and relocation package available.
- Other info: Opportunities for teaching, research, and contributing to new service developments.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your career in a progressive setting.
- Qualifications: Full GMC Registration, MRCPsych or equivalent, and strong CAMHS experience required.
The predicted salary is between 109725 - 145478 £ per year.
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
What We're Looking For:
- Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
- 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
What's on Offer:
- Salary £109,725 - £145,478
- 10 PA contract (7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA)
- 1:13 consultant on-call rota
- Study budget and dedicated CPD time
- Relocation package available
- Recruitment and retention premium available
- Opportunities for teaching, research, and service development
- 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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