Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Havent

Pulsejobs.com; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulsejobs.com is seeking an experienced Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for a full-time role in Havant, Hampshire. This locum position offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality mental health services within a multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessments and treatment plans, contributing effectively to CAMHS and community mental health.

Benefits

£300 referral bonus for recommending a friend

Access to exclusive roles not available elsewhere

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CAMHS, community mental health teams, and inpatient care.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
• Conduct assessments and formulate treatment plans.
• Participate in ward rounds and maintain documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Patient-Centred Care

Education

GMC registration

Section 12 approval

Approved Clinician status

Inclusion on the Specialist Register (CCT)

Job description

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

We are seeking an experienced Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to work full-time for our NHS client based in Havant, Hampshire. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.

What will your responsibilities be?

This role involves working across CAMHS, CMHT, and inpatient settings, delivering specialist psychiatric care to children and adolescents. You will be responsible for conducting assessments, formulating and overseeing treatment plans, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality mental health services. The postholder will also participate in ward rounds, clinical meetings, and maintain documentation in line with NHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• GMC registration (essential)
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status
• Inclusion on the Specialist Register (CCT)
• Experience in CAMHS, community mental health teams, and inpatient care
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A strong commitment to patient-centred care

How to apply

If you believe your experience aligns with this role, please apply today. Our specialist team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity in more detail.

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*.

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 adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please let us know at the earliest opportunity. We will ensure appropriate support is provided throughout the process and into your 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 Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.