Consultant – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – CAMHS – Suffolk

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment agency seeking a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for an NHS client in Ipswich. This locum role offers the chance to provide expert care, mentor staff, and contribute to quality improvement in mental health services. If you hold a Full GMC license and have relevant experience, apply today for an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full GMC license to practice.
• Experience in CAMHS Psychiatry is required.
• Section 12/RC approval is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents.
• Develop treatment plans and oversee interventions.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Treatment plans

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Service development

Education

Full GMC license to practice

Relevant experience in child and adolescent psychiatry

Job description

Job Title: Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
Working Hours: 24 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 Ipswich, Suffolk. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for an immediate start, for a short-term contract.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents with complex mental health issues.
• Lead and oversee the development of treatment plans and therapeutic interventions.
• Manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration with psychologists, social workers, and nurses.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff and trainees, supporting their professional development.
• Participate in MDT meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full GMC license to practice.
• Relevant experience in this field.
• Section 12/RC approval is essential.
• Approved clinician status is desirable but not required.

Application Process:

If your expertise aligns with this role, please apply today. Our specialist team will contact you to discuss further.

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