Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - Admission and Triage Unit (ATU)

Active Care Group Recruitment; Stafford; On-site; GBP 190,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider in neuro and mental healthcare as a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry. Lead a new CAMHS Admission and Triage Unit, shaping patient care and providing clinical supervision. Enjoy a competitive salary, relocation package, and a supportive work environment focused on trauma-informed care.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Full medical indemnity

Study leave

Leadership development support

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry.
• Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in triaging and managing patient care.
• Conduct weekly ward rounds and oversee treatment plans.
• Participate in family meetings and discharge planning.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-Centred Ethos

Education

CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry

Job description

Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Active Care Group is proud to launch a newly commissioned six-bedded CAMHS Admission and Triage Unit (ATU) – the first of its kind within the local provider collaborative. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to lead this exciting new service.

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment of growth, backed by significant investment including a multi-million-pound site refurbishment, a new school building, and the introduction of a specialist eating disorder service.

Why Join Us?

• Play a vital role in shaping a brand-new CAMHS ATU service
• £190,000 full-time salary, with an additional £10,000 for Medical Director duties (optional)
• *Generous relocation package to support your move*
• Join a team of 3.6 WTE consultants and 4 specialty doctors, within a robust MDT
• Embedded commitment to Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behavioural Support
• Full medical indemnity, study leave, leadership development support, and pension scheme

For those seeking a strategic leadership role, take the next step in your career by also becoming our site Medical Director, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to shape the future of services across Ivetsey Bank.

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact:
Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - [e-mail]

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in triaging and managing patient care within the ATU
• Conduct weekly ward rounds, risk assessments and oversee treatment plans
• Participate in family meetings, discharge planning, and reviews
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors
• Ensure robust clinical documentation and contribute to quality assurance processes
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, and service development
• Participate in the second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)

A full job description can be provided upon request.

What you'll have:

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment
• Strong leadership skills with a patient-centred ethos
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• £190,000 + £10,000 for Medical Director responsibility (optional)
• Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
• Annual leave
• Enrolment into pension scheme
• 2 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Supervision and support from the Active Care Group Clinical Networks
• Study leave with associated financial budget
• Support in research and / or leadership development
• Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
• A range of benefits are available via the benefits portal