Overview
In this role you will provide psychiatric leadership within Salisbury Community CAMHS and help shape a redesigned service for children and young people with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to manage risk, assess carers’ needs, and develop services for families. The post combines direct clinical care with professional activities, offering opportunities to influence service development, quality improvement, and teaching. You will join a supportive consultant group at a leading NHS trust, contributing to safe, high-quality care and continuing learning.
Pay / Benefits
- 33 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- career progression opportunities
- tailored learning and development
- NHS Discount
- pension scheme
- relocation allowance up to 8,000
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team
- Take responsibility for patients you see and those under supervision
- Contribute to clinical governance as a team clinical lead
- Participate in risk assessment and carer needs assessment, and develop services for patients and families
- Promote a Restorative Just and Learning Culture, participate in safety huddles and investigations, identify practice improvements
- Support emergencies referred to the team and, where necessary, Mental Health Act assessments
- Engage in cross-functional collaboration within the Trust’s Key working model
- Encourage leadership development and protect SPA time for leadership and training
Key requirements
- Medical degree
- Full GMC registration
- Eligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT)
- Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act) / Approved Clinician or willing to apply
- Experience of clinical work at SP or consultant level within last 3 years
- Strong knowledge of Mental Health Act and culturally sensitive practice
- Leadership skills and ability to manage complex workloads and clinical uncertainty
- Leadership
- Collaborative and respectful team culture
- Compassionate and supportive approach
- Mental Health Act application
- Risk assessment
- Clinical governance
Consultant Psychiatrist - Salisbury Community CAMHS 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.
