Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Recovery and Support Pathway

Job summaryWe are recruiting for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery and Support Pathway and work with a well-established multi-disciplinary team in the Sue Nichols Centre, Aylesbury and Saffron House, High Wycombe.You'll provide psychiatric clinical input and leadership within a recently redesigned service delivering targeted mental health care to children and young people with predominantly emotional disorders, including neurodivergent young people.The Recovery Teams are structured to support two cohorts: young people who benefit from Focussed Intervention and Recovery Support (FIRS) and Specialist Intervention and Recovery Support (SIRS). These teams are a core part of Buckinghamshire CAMHS providing support for young people who are experiencing a moderate to severe mental health condition such as depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, and bipolar disorder.You'll work 10 programmed activities with a job plan typically comprising 75% direct clinical care and 25% supporting professional activities, in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidance. Opportunities are available to develop interests in service development, quality improvement, and teaching and training within a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team and consultant peer group.Join us in shaping brighter futures for children and young people at one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts; we would be delighted to hear from you.Main duties of the jobThis is a great opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive group of substantive consultants within the wider service, and work with a team who truly value working together to provide the holistic care young people and families need from one of the core teams within CAMHS. The Service as a whole has a strong focus on areas such as quality improvement and wellbeing, supporting staff with a flexible approach to help their work-life balance, and has established itself as a great place to train for resident doctors in recent years.Buckinghamshire is also a fantastic place to live for those looking to move, with great opportunities for family life (including nationally renowned schools), access to beautiful country side in the Chilterns, as well as easy access to London and Oxford for those who value the cultural opportunities the different cities provide. It is also an easy commute for those living in neighbouring areas such as north London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire.We offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to 8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).About usOxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamDetailsDate posted18 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary 113,565 to 150,569 a year per annum | pro rata ContractPermanentWorking pattern Full-time Reference number267-BUCKSCONS-104-CJob locationsThe Sue Nicholls CentreBierton RoadAylesburyHP20 1EGUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesMain duties include:Provide senior psychiatric clinical input to the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery Teams, holding and managing a defined consultant-level caseload and contributing to new psychiatric assessments and internal case allocations.Offer specialist advice and clinical leadership for complex and high-risk cases, including guidance on risk assessment and risk management, and will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, post-assessment discussions, and service planning forums.Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider MDT, providing flexibility and cross-cover as required to support a fair and equitable allocation of work and to maintain the teams established culture of peer support.Contributing to service development, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives, as well as participating in teaching and training activities for medical students and medical trainees. Supporting Professional Activities will be undertaken in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendations and agreed service priorities.Interviews for this role are due to be held on Wednesday 28 October via Teams. Job description Job responsibilitiesMain duties include:Provide senior psychiatric clinical input to the Buckinghamshire CAMHS Recovery Teams, holding and managing a defined consultant-level caseload and contributing to new psychiatric assessments and internal case allocations.Offer specialist advice and clinical leadership for complex and high-risk cases, including guidance on risk assessment and risk management, and will actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, post-assessment discussions, and service planning forums.Work collaboratively with consultant colleagues and the wider MDT, providing flexibility and cross-cover as required to support a fair and equitable allocation of work and to maintain the teams established culture of peer support.Contributing to service development, quality improvement and evaluation initiatives, as well as participating in teaching and training activities for medical students and medical trainees. Supporting Professional Activities will be undertaken in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendations and agreed service priorities.Interviews for this role are due to be held on Wednesday 28 October via Teams.Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMedical degreeFully registered with the General Medical CouncilEligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.DesirableA higher degree such as MD or PhDAdditional clinical qualificationsIn good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceIn good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD Knowledge and experience EssentialExperience of clinical work in Child and adolescent Psychiatry at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 yearsExcellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActAppreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practicesUnderstanding of social factors relevant to psychiatryDesirableExperience of service development and introducing new services in mental healthExperience of working at consultant level in a community CAMHS team Clinical Skills and Supervision EssentialExcellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialtyAbility to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the teamAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyExpertise in risk assessmentConfident in therapeutic risk takingCommitment to clinical governanceDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to postExperience in supervising resident doctors and SAS doctorsExperience in supervising non-medical colleagues e.g. NMP Teaching EssentialExperience in teaching resident doctorsGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduatesExperience of teaching non-medical mental health professionalsDesirableMedical education qualification Research and Audit EssentialExperience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practiceAudit or other quality improvement experienceDesirableExperience of grant-funded project workPublications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields Other EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishUK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternativeDesirableCar owner Person Specification Qualifications EssentialMedical degreeFully registered with the General Medical CouncilEligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in post.DesirableA higher degree such as MD or PhDAdditional clinical qualificationsIn good standing with GMC with respect to warnings and conditions on practiceIn good standing with RCPsych with respect to CPD Knowledge and experience EssentialExperience of clinical work in Child and adolescent Psychiatry at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 yearsExcellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActAppreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practicesUnderstanding of social factors relevant to psychiatryDesirableExperience of service development and introducing new services in mental healthExperience of working at consultant level in a community CAMHS team Clinical Skills and Supervision EssentialExcellent clinical skills in relevant psychiatric specialtyAbility to work in multi-disciplinary team and provide clinical leadership to the teamAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyExpertise in risk assessmentConfident in therapeutic risk takingCommitment to clinical governanceDesirableWide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to postExperience in supervising resident doctors and SAS doctorsExperience in supervising non-medical colleagues e.g. NMP Teaching EssentialExperience in teaching resident doctorsGood teaching and communication skillsExperience of teaching medical undergraduates and postgraduatesExperience of teaching non-medical mental health professionalsDesirableMedical education qualification Research and Audit EssentialExperience of research work and/or ability to interpret research findings and apply them to clinical practiceAudit or other quality improvement experienceDesirableExperience of grant-funded project workPublications in peer-reviewed journals in relevant academic fields Other EssentialExcellent oral and written communication skills in EnglishUK driving licence or evidence of proposed alternativeDesirableCar ownerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameOxford Health NHS TrustAddressThe Sue Nicholls CentreBierton RoadAylesburyHP20 1EGUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameOxford Health NHS TrustAddressThe Sue Nicholls CentreBierton RoadAylesburyHP20 1EGUnited KingdomEmployer's website