Consultant Psychiatrist - ID CAMHS in Weymouth

Main area: Intellectual Disability CAMHS

Grade: Consultant

Contract: Permanent; Fixed Term will be considered

Hours: Part time - 6 sessions per week

Job ref: 152-ME20.25

Employer: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Site: Marvin House, Dorchester

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 pa, pro rata for part time

Closing date: 11/01/2026 23:59

Consultant Job overview:

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to work within Intellectual Disability CAMHS? The Pan Dorset Intellectual Disabilities child and adolescent service is looking for a part time Consultant Psychiatrist, based in the west of the county at Marvin House, Monkton Park, Dorchester. You will work 6 PA’s within the Pan Dorset Service alongside a full time consultant and a well-resourced multi-disciplinary team, consisting of allied health professionals, specialty registrars, and non-medical prescribers. This is to provide comprehensive community-based services to young people with intellectual disabilities registered with general practitioners within the area who present with significant mental health difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

As the consultant psychiatrist, you will lead the team in the provision of effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years. You will provide clinical leadership and input to the Pan Dorset service, focusing on supporting improvements in the process of transition to the adult learning disability services as and when appropriate.

Main duties of the job:

• The Trust is committed to supporting research and development, and you will be encouraged to develop academic links with Bournemouth and Southampton Universities.
• A generous relocation package of up to £10,000 is available if you are interested in moving to Dorset.
• Opportunities for additional sessions within core community CAMHS are available.
• You will be expected to maintain section 12 (2) and be an approved clinician.
• The Service is forward-thinking and innovative, undergoing exciting development and change following new investment.

Working for our organisation:

At Dorset HealthCare, we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities, and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We believe in equal opportunities and celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role, please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application, please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person specification:

• General medical Qualification e.g. MBBS, or equivalent and hold a Licence to Practise.
• MRCPsych or recognised equivalent.
• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• Must be in possession or within 6 months of possession of a CCT in Psychiatry or on Specialist Register in Psychiatry.
• Section 12(2) approval and Approved Clinician approval or ability to obtain approval before starting post.
• Experience of medicine outside psychiatry e.g. general practice, medicine.

Clinical Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Excellent knowledge in specialty.
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement.
• Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wider medical knowledge.
• Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teaching Experience.
• Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within the NHS or comparable service.

Dorset HealthCare Values:

• Proactive, respectful, supportive, reliable, trustworthy and positive.

Leadership Skills:

• Understand principles of leadership and give examples of leadership in own practice.
• Able to provide clinical leadership to a multi-disciplinary team.

Clinical Governance:

• An understanding of the importance of Clinical Governance in the NHS organisations and importance in patient care.
• Aware of current issues in mental health service provision, policy and legislation.

What working for us will provide:

• 27 days of annual leave, rising to 33 over ten years.
• Health and wellbeing services.
• Flexible working options, including family-friendly hours.
• Free training and one-to-one career coaching to reach your career goals.
• Access to nine staff networks.
• Relocation costs where applicable.
• NHS discounts to save on your shopping, gym membership and more.

What you need to do:

Before applying for this post, please ensure that you have read the job description and person specification requirements. If you think you have everything we’re looking for, then we’d love to hear from you.