CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - COAST (Enhanced £45k RRP)

NHS Jobs; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in Haywards Heath is seeking a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the COAST CAMHS Acute Service. The post is permanent, full-time (10 PAs) and based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, with flexibility.

You will provide senior clinical leadership, deliver high-quality assessments and treatment planning for young people in crisis, collaborate with inpatient and community teams, and contribute to audits and service development.

Responsibilities

• Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in mental health crisis
• Supporting safe and effective intensive home treatment aimed at preventing unnecessary inpatient admission
• Working collaboratively with inpatient services, community CAMHS teams, primary care and provider collaboratives to maintain clear and consistent care pathways
• Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act where required and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance frameworks
• Providing consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to workforce development
• Participating in leadership forums, contract meetings and strategic discussions relating to CAMHS delivery
• Contributing to audit, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate

Job description

CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist - COAST (Enhanced £45k RRP)

The post holder will provide senior psychiatric leadership within the COAST CAMHS Acute Service. The role is permanent, full-time (10 PAs) and based at Chalkhill, Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, with flexibility considered.

Responsibilities

• Delivering specialist psychiatric assessment, formulation and treatment planning for young people presenting in mental health crisis
• Supporting safe and effective intensive home treatment aimed at preventing unnecessary inpatient admission
• Working collaboratively with inpatient services, community CAMHS teams, primary care and provider collaboratives to maintain clear and consistent care pathways
• Acting as Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act where required and ensuring compliance with statutory and governance frameworks
• Providing consultation and expert advice to multidisciplinary colleagues and partner agencies
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to workforce development
• Participating in leadership forums, contract meetings and strategic discussions relating to CAMHS delivery
• Contributing to audit, quality improvement and research activity where appropriate