Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist in Colchester to join a new CAMHS service. This role involves providing tailored treatment for young patients facing mental health challenges and working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver quality care.

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or eating disorders.
• 3 years Core Psychiatry Training and 3 years Higher Specialist Training.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and manage care plans for young people.
• Conduct admission assessments and risk assessments.
• Liaise with referring teams and act as the Responsible Clinician.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

CAMHS Forensic

Eating Disorders

Education

GMC-approved medical degree (MBBS, MBChB)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist, Colchester

Client:

VBeyond Corporation

Location:

Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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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