Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 95,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent mental healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry for a new inpatient Eating Disorders Unit. The role entails leading a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and providing clinical oversight. Ideal candidates should be GMC-registered with relevant qualifications and experience in CAMHS. A competitive part-time salary of £95,000 per annum is offered along with a relocation package and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Annual leave

Medical indemnity reimbursement

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry.
• Experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or eating disorders services.
• Strong clinical leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in managing patient care.
• Conduct ward rounds and assessments.
• Provide supervision to specialty doctors.

Skills

Strong clinical leadership

Communication skills

Education

GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry or equivalent

Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status

Job description

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

Main duties of the job

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 collaborativehighlighting our commitment to innovation in youth mental health care.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• 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

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 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 £95,000 pro rata, per annum
• Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
• Annual leave
• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status

Experience

• Experience working in Tier 4 CAMHS or eating disorders services

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.