At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a community setting.
- Company: Join a dedicated NHS team in Aldershot, Surrey.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Immediate start available with a focus on high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's mental health and well-being.
- Qualifications: GMC registration and experience in CAMHS required.
The predicted salary is between 46300 - 52800 £ per year.
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Aldershot, Surrey. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.
Responsibilities
- This role involves working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT), providing specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
- You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments, formulating and overseeing treatment plans, and offering clinical leadership to the multidisciplinary team.
- The postholder will also participate in clinical meetings, liaise with families and external agencies, and ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with NHS standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- GMC registration (essential)
- Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (essential)
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (essential)
- Experience in CAMHS and community-based mental health services
- Strong leadership, communication, and clinical skills
- A commitment to delivering high-quality, patient‑centred care
Reasonable Adjustments
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your placement.
We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.
