Consultant – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – CAMHS – Greater London

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Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare provider is looking for a passionate Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join their dynamic team in London. In this vital role, you will provide expert clinical assessments and lead the development of comprehensive treatment plans for young patients facing complex mental health challenges. You will also mentor junior staff, ensuring effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and adolescents while contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply and become part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Must have a full GMC licence to practice and relevant experience in psychiatry.
• Section 12/RC approval is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Assessments

Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues

Team Management

Mentoring and Supervision

Education

Full GMC Licence to Practice

Relevant Experience in Psychiatry

Section 12/RC Approval

Approved Clinician Status

Job description

Job Title: Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: London, Greater London
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Child and Adolescent CAMHS Psychiatry (CMHT) to work full-time hours for our NHS client based in London, Greater London.

What will your responsibilities be?

As a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health issues. This involves leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between various healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.

In addition, you play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development. You also engage in regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies as necessary. Furthermore, you may be involved in service development and quality improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CAMHS services.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• You must have a full GMC licence to practice
• Relevant previous experience working in this type of position
• Section 12/RC approval is essential
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential

How to apply?

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.

Reasonable Adjustments:

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.