Overview
In this Consultant CAMHS role, you join a supportive, forward‑looking team with a focus on service development and leadership. You will contribute to strategic service improvement while delivering high‑quality clinical care in a community setting. The post offers opportunities for teaching, research, and transformation work, with structured support for new consultants. It’s a chance to shape child and adolescent mental health care in Cornwall while enjoying a balanced lifestyle near the coast.
Pay / Benefits
- generous relocation package
- flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
- structured support for new consultants
- opportunities for leadership and innovation
- annual salary 113,565–150,569
- work across community clinics and hospitals
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist psychiatric advice within the multidisciplinary team
- Lead and supervise team members and supervise trainees/advanced practitioners where appropriate
- Communicate effectively with referring/receiving teams and primary care
- Participate in therapy sessions in complex cases where suitable
- Contribute to strategic development of the CAMHS service with the service manager
- Develop a personal professional development plan and engage in further qualifications, research, or transformation programs
Key requirements
- CCT or equivalent in CAMHS Psychiatry
- Full GMC Registration and licence
- Section 12 and AC approval eligibility
- Inclusion (or eligibility) on the specialist trainee list within 6 months of CCT
- Teaching ability
- Leadership in multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of UK hospital systems
- IT literacy (email/internet)
- Clinical decision-making based on evidence and experience
Consultant in CAMHS Community Kerrier in Redruth employer: National Health Service
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for healthcare professionals in North Wales. With a commitment to employee development and a focus on compassionate care, staff have access to continuous professional development opportunities and the chance to make a meaningful impact in both acute and community paediatrics. The Health Board's integrated approach ensures that employees are part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving health outcomes for the local population.
