Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Active Care Group; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 108,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to lead the multidisciplinary team at Wedgewood Ward. This part-time role offers a competitive salary of £108,000 per annum with facilities for flexible working hours. Responsibilities include patient management, conducting assessments, and supervising specialty doctors. Candidates must be GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry and possess strong clinical leadership skills. Join a forward-thinking service committed to youth mental health care.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Medical indemnity reimbursed

Study leave with financial budget

Access to training programs

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry or equivalent.
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status required.
• Experience in eating disorders services essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team managing patient care.
• Conduct assessments and discharge planning.
• Provide supervision to specialty doctors.
• Engage in clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Strong clinical leadership

Communication skills

Experience in Tier 4 CAMHS

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 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 collaborative highlighting our commitment to innovation in youth mental health care.

Why Join Us?

Competitive part-time salary : £108,000 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

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact :

Dr Amit Chatterjee , Chief Medical Officer -

What you'll be working :

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.

What you'll be doing :

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

Participate in the 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

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

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 :

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