Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

NHS; Stafford; On-site; GBP 108,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading mental healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry for part-time work in a newly developed inpatient Eating Disorders Unit. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, and overseeing clinical operations. Candidates must be GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry, having strong leadership skills and experience in relevant services. This position offers competitive salary, generous relocation package, and a supportive work environment aimed at positive patient outcomes.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Medical indemnity reimbursed

Annual leave

Life Assurance

Support in research/leadership development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in managing patient care on Wedgewood Ward.
• Conduct ward rounds, assessments, and reviews.
• Provide supervision and clinical oversight to specialty doctors.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of CAMHS

Experience in eating disorders

Education

GMC registration

CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry

Section 12(2) status

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 collaborative highlighting 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: £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 - [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 £180,000 pro rata (£108,000 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

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.