Overview
In this role you will help build and lead Priory’s brand-new CAMHS inpatient service in Chelmsford, shaping clinical pathways and culture. You will work closely with hospital leadership to drive service development and deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care for young people. Your clinical leadership and MDT collaboration will set the direction for the service and its outcomes. This is an opportunity to influence a ground-up project at scale within Priory’s CAMHS expansion, contributing to a lasting impact on young people’s mental health.
Pay / Benefits
- flexible working patterns
- possible part-time arrangements
- potential to work from home one day per week
- DBS cost covered by Priory
- onsite educational provision and schooling
- opportunity for career development within Priory
Responsibilities
- Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Assess and manage complex CAMHS presentations
- Chair MDT and CPA meetings
- Liaise with young people, families and external stakeholders
- Provide clinical leadership alongside Ward Manager
- Support development of patient pathways and models of care
- Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement and service development
- Promote high standards of clinical care and patient safety
Key requirements
- Significant CAMHS inpatient and/or community experience
- Passion for high-quality care for young people
- Motivation for service development and continuous improvement
- Ability to lead, develop and inspire multidisciplinary teams
- Value clinical autonomy and influence on clinical decision-making
- Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills
- Sound clinical judgement and resilience
- Understanding of Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
- Full GMC registration with Specialist Register, CAMHS CCT or CESR and Approved Clinician status
- leadership
- communication
- collaboration
- Mental Health Act knowledge
- Mental Capacity Act knowledge
- CAMHS clinical governance
Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS in Springfield 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.
