Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Active Care Group; Bishops Wood; On-site; GBP 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bishops Wood is seeking a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to lead a multidisciplinary team in an innovative eating disorders unit. This part-time role requires GMC registration and experience in Tier 4 CAMHS. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including excellent CPD support and a generous relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous relocation package

Study leave and CPD support

Access to further training

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry or equivalent.
• Experience working in eating disorders services required.
• Candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in managing patient care.
• Conduct assessments and discharge planning.
• Engage in clinical governance with NHS stakeholders.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Experience in Tier 4 CAMHS

Education

GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry

Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status

Job description

Overview

Our standard working hours are 22.5 hours per week. 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.

Active Care Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to join the multidisciplinary team on Wedgewood Ward, our newly developed six-bedded inpatient Eating Disorders Unit at Ivetsey Bank Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service as part of a multi-million-pound site refurbishment, which includes this bespoke ED facility and a new on-site school. The hospital is also home to the first local CAMHS Admission and Triage Unit (ATU) commissioned by the provider collaboration, highlighting our commitment to innovation in youth mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in managing patient care on Wedgewood Ward
• Conduct ward rounds, assessments, and reviews, including discharge planning
• Attend family meetings and case conferences
• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to specialty doctors
• Contribute to service development, clinical audits, and external inspections
• Engage in clinical governance and maintain strong partnerships with NHS stakeholders

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Experience working in Tier 4 CAMHS or eating disorders services
• Strong clinical leadership and communication skills
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

Benefits and Package

• Competitive part-time salary: £95,000 per annum
• Generous relocation package to support your move
• Join a dedicated MDT with 3.6 WTE consultants and 4 specialty doctors
• Embedded approach to Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behavioural Support
• Excellent study leave, CPD support, and leadership development opportunities, A salary of £180,000 pro rata (£108,000 per annum)
• 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