CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Part-time)

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist to provide senior medical cover at their CAMHS service. The role involves overseeing patient treatment plans, leading a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality care. Candidates must be GMC registered and knowledgeable in child and adolescent mental health. Competitive salary of up to £87,500 annually and excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Salary up to £87,500 per year

Generous annual leave entitlement

5 days study leave

Company paid Life Assurance scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Gym Discounts and free meals

Qualifications

• Be fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified.
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status.
• Have experience & knowledge in Child and Adolescent Mental Health.

Responsibilities

• Lead provision of high quality care to users admitted to Pegasus ward.
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations.
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

First-rate communication

Team collaboration

CCT/CESR registration

Knowledge of Mental Health Act

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced part time / any 2.5 days per week CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist who will work at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield and provide senior medical cover on our 13 bed general adolescent acute service.

Main duties of the job

Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, CAMHS acute and CAMHS low secure services over three wards. They provide individualised care for young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and whose needs mean they cannot be supported in community settings or they may require a longer stay in an inpatient setting. The services provide safe, therapeutic environments with a focus on helping the young person stabilise, so that hospital treatment is no longer required.

Pegasus Ward is a 13 bed general adolescent acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home. The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, if possible, and admissions can be either formal or informal.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and have overall medical responsibility of patient treatment plans, whilst liaising closely with the Multi‑Disciplinary Team (Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Registered Mental Health Nurses, Social Workers etc.)

The post holder will be expected to act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.

About us

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

• Service Line:CAMHS Acute
• Professionally Accountable to:Medical Director
• Managerially Responsible to:Hospital Manager

We are seeking an experienced apart‑time Consultant Psychiatrist(any 2.5 days per week) who will work atCygnet Hospital Sheffieldand provide senior medical cover onPegasus Ward,our13 bed general adolescent acute service.

The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines.

Cygnet Hospital Sheffieldoffers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, CAMHS acute and CAMHS low secure services over three wards. They provide individualised care for young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and whose needs mean they cannot be supported in community settings or they may require a longer stay in an inpatient setting. The services provide safe, therapeutic environments with a focus on helping the young person stabilise, so that hospital treatment is no longer required.

Pegasus Wardis a 13 bed general adolescent acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home. The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, if possible, and admissions can be either formal or informal.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life‑changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first‑class multidisciplinary team including qualified nurses, psychologist and occupational therapist.

And youll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director Level through our management schemes.

At Cygnet, youll enjoy excellent professional development, shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects whilereaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• Lead on the provision of high quality care to the service users admitted to Pegasus ward
• Act as a positive role model, maintaining and demonstrating a positive attitude towards patients, their families, visitors and other staff.
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the multi‑disciplinary team
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Conduct ward rounds, patient reviews & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance within the service
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings
• Liaise with the Ministry of Justice for transfer of patients and approval of leave as required
• Good maintenance of patient records
• To ensure and maintain regular communications with the Site Medical Director and Hospital Manager
• To communicate effectively through regular contact with patients, relatives, staff, directors, and any other concerned bodies; maintaining appropriate reports.
• Attend and contribute to academic meetings and adhere to the professional standards for CPD as set out by the GMC, the Department of Health and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
• Contribute to the Telephone On call rota

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary up to £87,500 per year (£175,000 per year FTE)
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• 5 days study leave, study budget and in‑house CPD/ peer group programme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme covering 3x salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Research opportunities to include publishing in The Cygnet Journal (Cygnets co‑produced peer review journal) and joining the Cygnet Research & Development Group
• Teaching opportunities including teaching medical students, teaching on the Cygnet CESR programme and Cygnet MRCPsych programme
• Opportunity to lead and participate in QI & Audit initiatives
• Company Funded Cash plan with the ability to claim up to £1000 per annum worth of benefits including free Physiotherapy, Osteopaths, Optical, dental, consultations, scans and free prescriptions
• Gym Discounts across the UK as well as free online fitness classes with ClassPass, Nutritional Programmes and Fitness Consultations
• Discount schemes including Reward Gateway, NHS Discount and Blue Lights Card
• Free meals, on‑site parking and EAP support
• Smart Health Toolkit, including 24 hour GP service with the option of prescription delivery to your local pharmacy
• Electric Car Scheme

We are looking for someone who is...

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or eq uivalent) qualified
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in Child and Adolescent Mental Health and mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first‑rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent

Cygnethave been providing a national network of high‑quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives.

We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance.

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Person Specification

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.