Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Workington

Pulse Healthcare; Workington; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulse Healthcare in Workington, Cumbria, is seeking a Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry for an immediate start. This full-time locum role involves inpatient and CMHT settings, with responsibilities across assessments and treatment planning for young people with complex needs.

The ideal candidate will hold GMC registration, Section 12 approval, and Approved Clinician status, with CAMHS and learning disabilities experience in both inpatient and community settings.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration (essential)
• Section 12 approval (essential)
• Approved Clinician status (essential)
• Experience in CAMHS, learning disabilities, inpatient and community settings

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychiatric care across inpatient and CMHT settings.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and formulate individualised treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with mental health legislation and standards.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

CAMHS experience

Learning disabilities

Education

GMC registration

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry - Workington

Workington, Cumbria

Job Title: Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our private client based in Workington, Cumbria. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role involves working across inpatient and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) settings, with a focus on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and learning disabilities. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality psychiatric care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and formulating individualised treatment plans for young people with complex needs. The successful candidate must hold Section 12 approval and be an Approved Clinician. You will be expected to act as the Responsible Clinician (RC), collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with relevant mental health legislation and clinical standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Full GMC registration (essential)
• Section 12 approval
• Approved Clinician status
• Experience in CAMHS, learning disabilities, inpatient, and community settings
• Strong clinical and communication skills

Why work with Pulse?

From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out.

Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the ideal placement. Thanks to our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll gain access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere.

We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to your needs. You are a professional—never just a resource.

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.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

If you are already registered with Pulse and refer a friend to us, you could earn £300 per recommendation once they have completed over 200 hours of work*.