Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service is seeking a Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist in Bedford to join a new CAMHS service. This role involves providing comprehensive mental health care to young patients aged 13-18, delivering tailored treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Registered child and adolescent psychiatrist with a license to practice.
• Experience in CAMHS Forensic and eating disorders.
• Completion of relevant specialist training (ST4–ST6).

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and admissions, conducting assessments.
• Managing care plans and risk assessments for young patients.
• Providing evidence-based treatment in a CAMHS service.

Skills

Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Experience of CAMHS Forensic

Experience of Eating Disorders

Conducting Admission Assessments

Education

Recognized Medical Degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist, Bedford

Client:

VBeyond Corporation

Location:

Bedford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

Must Have:

• 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