Consultant – CAMHS Psychiatry – Colchester

Rig Locums Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Colchester. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a compassionate team focused on providing the best care for young individuals aged 13 to 18. You will be responsible for assessing and treating young patients with complex needs, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care. The position offers flexibility, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of young people. If you are passionate about mental health and looking for a fulfilling role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Full GMC License and Section 12/RC approval required.
• Experience in CAMHS settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the assessment and treatment of young people in CAMHS units.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for effective care planning.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of young people

Clinical governance activities

Collaborative working

Medication reviews

Education

Full GMC License to practice

Section 12/RC approval

Job description

CPL UK Healthcare (formally RIG Locums) are currently looking for a CAMHS Consultant, NHS based in Colchester, Essex. The role offers highly negotiable rates for a dedicated psychiatrist. The trust seeks an enthusiastic and compassionate doctor who is looking for a job with a right balance of challenge and flexibility. You will be working alongside a group of experienced and highly motivated clinicians who will support you wherever you are in your career journey.

The team provides the best care for young people aged 13 to 18 and plays an instrumental part in their recovery. It has a Generic Adolescent Unit that has 15 beds, and a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit that has 10 beds. The post holder will work across both wards with a maximum of 5 patients on each ward and will be part of an extensive MDT which includes 2 other consultant colleagues, two specialty doctors, and two core trainees.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will be responsible for a maximum of 10 young people admitted across the PICU and GAU wards. This includes screening referrals, conducting tabletop assessments, joining meetings with the collaborative about complex cases in the East of England, and liaising with community teams.
• Main duties include the assessment and treatment of all young people admitted to the unit with acute, complex, and high-risk presentations, mostly admitted on a formal basis. The post holder would need to be AC approved.
• Work closely with colleagues across all disciplines to regularly review the progress of treatment, including medication reviews, assessments of mental states, participation in ward reviews, CPA reviews, and care planning meetings.
• Participate in team meetings to ensure clinical governance activities are maintained, which will also include quality and management meetings.
• Collaborate with colleagues to cover absences due to annual leave, study leave, and short-term sickness.

Job Title: Consultant – CAMHS Psychiatrist

Hours: Full-time role, 5 days per week

Location: Colchester, Essex area

Settings: CAMHS Inpatient

Dates: Immediate start in an ongoing position

Rates: It is negotiated to your preference

Requirements:

• Full GMC License to practice
• Right to Work in the UK
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 12/RC approval is essential

We cannot offer sponsorship. We require the Right to Work in the UK.

For more information on this role please contact Katalin Rusai on 07867459588 or email [e-mail] with your CV for immediate consideration.