Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a new CAMHS service in Swindon. This role involves delivering compassionate care, conducting assessments, and leading a multidisciplinary team to support young people's mental health recovery. Ideal candidates will possess the necessary qualifications and a passion for helping youth thrive in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Experience in CAMHS and/or eating disorders is essential.
• 3 years Core Psychiatry Training (CT1–CT3) required.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals and manage admission assessments.
• Conduct risk assessments and allocate treatment plans.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and act as Responsible Clinician.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

CAMHS Forensic

Eating Disorders

Risk Assessments

Treatment Planning

Education

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

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Job description

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Child And Adolescent Psychiatrist, Swindon, Wiltshire

Client:

VBeyond Corporation

Location:

Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

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