CAMHS Liaison Lead: Consultant Psychiatrist

NHS; Melksham; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join their clinical leadership group in Melksham, England. The role focuses on enhancing the CAMHS service, providing clinical guidance, and developing solutions for young people's mental health needs. Candidates should have a strong background in child psychiatry and possess GMC registration. Benefits include competitive compensation and relocation assistance.

Benefits

Up to £8,000 relocation allowance

33 days annual leave increasing with seniority

NHS Discount

Competitive pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Medical Council and eligible for Specialist Register.
• Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at a consultant level.
• Commitment to teaching and clinical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop the CAMHS liaison service and reduce avoidable admissions.
• Provide clinical leadership to the team in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Respond to emergency presentations and consultations.

Skills

Clinical work in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Excellent knowledge of Mental Health Act

Understanding of ethnic minority issues

Service development experience

Clinical leadership

Teaching communication skills

Education

Full registration with General Medical Council

Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Higher degree (MD or PhD)

Job description

A leading healthcare trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join their clinical leadership group in Melksham, England. The role focuses on enhancing the CAMHS service, providing clinical guidance, and developing solutions for young people's mental health needs. Candidates should have a strong background in child psychiatry and possess GMC registration. Benefits include competitive compensation and relocation assistance.