At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychiatric support to young people in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team.
- Company: Join Cambian Group, the UK's largest provider of specialist mental health services.
- Benefits: Enjoy protected SPA time, paid study leave, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of looked after children with mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: MRCPsych and full GMC registration required; strong interpersonal skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 100000 £ per year.
Package includes: Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available.
Locations: Cambian Merida- Newmarket, Cambian Meeko House & Cambian Willows Wisbech.
Are you seeking a change in direction to enhance your career development and make a positive difference to Looked After Children and young people with mental health problems in a social care setting? This could be the opportunity you have been looking for, to stretch yourself and provide you with the job satisfaction you need.
The Cambian Group, the UK’s largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Our Specialist Mental Health Services provide residential placements for children and young people aged 11-12 who are experiencing or have experienced significant mental health challenges, including self-harming behaviours. Registered with Ofsted, our services offer integrated care, clinical, and education support. We work collaboratively across teams to create child-focused plans that support recovery, build resilience, and promote reintegration into everyday life following periods of poor mental health.
We have an excellent full-time/part-time opportunity if you are interested, to work across Cambian Specialist Mental Health Residential Services as a Consultant Psychiatrist. In this role, you'll provide regular psychiatry clinics to the homes to support the psychiatric reviews of the young people. The role also involves close collaborative working with other members of the MDT, which includes education, operational care staff team, psychology, occupational therapy and the practice nurse. We are committed to supporting you with your professional development, including internal peer network opportunities. You will contribute to, and influence the implementation of our therapeutic framework (STEP/Sensory & Supportive, Totally inclusive, Enabling, Progressive), including our trauma informed & trauma responsive Clinical Model. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you must be able to show initiative, demonstrating clear decision making and leadership skills.
Requirements:
- MRCPsych Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent
- Full General Medical Council registration
- Be on the Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Approved Clinician status (Section 12, Mental Health Act)
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a busy environment
- Able to evidence good multi-disciplinary team working while working as the only psychiatric practitioner on site
- Driving License and/or the ability to travel between sites
Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks. Cambian is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children and young people that we support.
This 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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Consultant Psychiatrist in Cambourne employer: The Cambian Group
The Cambian Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and the young people in their care. Located in Newmarket, this role not only provides a competitive salary and bonuses but also fosters professional development through ongoing training and collaboration with clinical experts, making it a rewarding environment for those passionate about trauma-informed care.
