Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a new CAMHS service in Chelmsford. This innovative role combines clinical and operational responsibilities, focused on delivering comprehensive mental health care to young patients. Candidates must possess a recognized medical degree and relevant specialist training to support this initiative.

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• 3 years full-time Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3).
• 3 years Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6) in chosen psychiatry subspecialty.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and conduct admission assessments.
• Develop and manage care plans.
• Perform risk assessments and allocate psychological treatments.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Clinical Assessment

Risk Assessment

Treatment Planning

Education

Recognized medical degree (MBBS, MBChB)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

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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 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 delivering a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service for young people aged 13–18 with mental health presentations, including disordered eating.

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

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

Your responsibilities will include:

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