Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

VBeyond Corporation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join a new 12-bedded inpatient service for young people in Surrey. This role offers the unique chance to deliver evidence-based treatment as part of a multidisciplinary team, catering to patients aged 13-18 with diverse mental health needs, including disordered eating. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized medical degree and relevant training in child and adolescent psychiatry, combined with a passion for caring for young individuals.

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in CAMHS Forensic and/or eating disorders.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time training in general adult psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conducting admission assessments and managing care plans for all young people.
• Performing risk assessments and regular reviews.
• Allocating specialist psychological treatments based on individual needs.

Skills

Caring for young people

Evidence-based treatment

Team collaboration

Education

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

Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3)

Higher Specialist Training (ST4–ST6)

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

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