Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CAMHS service is seeking a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join their new 12-bedded unit in Surrey. This role is focused on delivering evidence-based treatments for young people with various mental health challenges in a supportive environment. Candidates should possess a recognized medical degree and relevant psychiatry training.

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in CAMHS Forensic and/or eating disorders.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and perform risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and determine admission appropriateness.
• Conduct admission assessments and manage care plans.
• Act as the Responsible Clinician under the Mental Health Act.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Crisis Intervention

Risk Assessment

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Recognized medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB)

Completion of Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3)

Completion of Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice
• Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or eating disorders
• Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3): 3 years full-time training covering general adult psychiatry and other subspecialties, enabling eligibility for Higher Specialist Training.
• Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6): 3 years in a chosen psychiatry subspecialty (e.g., adult, forensic, child and adolescent, or old age psychiatry), leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
• Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT): Confirms eligibility for consultant psychiatrist roles and placement on the GMC Specialist Register.
• Educational Qualifications: Recognized medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB) from a GMC-approved institution.

Role and Responsibilities:

Introduction

Do you love caring for young people and children, and want an opportunity to join a brand-new 12-bedded CAMHS service in Surrey?

This is a unique opportunity to progress your career and be part of a new and innovative partnership initiative delivering a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service for young people aged 13–18 with general mental health presentations, including disordered eating.

As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist within a hybrid clinical and operational model, you will deliver evidence-based and focused treatment plans to support children, young people, and their families as they navigate their care plans and work toward physical and emotional recovery.

Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help tailor treatment programs to the individual needs of each young person, providing care in a warm and nurturing environment. This approach enables deep understanding of symptoms, behavioral patterns, and the origins of psychological distress.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing referrals and determining appropriateness for admission
• Conducting admission assessments and managing care plans for all young people on the unit
• Performing risk assessments and regular reviews
• Allocating specialist psychological treatments based on individual needs
• Assessing physical health needs
• Liaising effectively with referring teams
• Acting as the Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act
• Participating in quality improvement, inspections, and governance processes
• Taking part in the On Call Consultant rota