Consultant Psychiatrist : CAMHS

TipTopJob; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 154,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

IPD sponsorship

CPD time

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting for a Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS to work in an exceptional mental health hospital service in Chelmsford, Essex. You will provide clinical leadership and lead patient care planning in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires full GMC registration with CAMHS CCT or CESR, and offers a salary of GBP180,880 per annum with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must hold Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development

Skills

CAMHS expertise

Leadership

MDT facilitation

Change management

Contractual awareness

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated to Consultant Psychiatrist : CAMHS to work in an exceptional mental health hospital service based in the Chelmsford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers

The hospital has established an excellent reputation for providing high standards of treatment for a diverse range of mental health difficulties including addictions, depression, anxiety, and stress

To be considered for this position you must hold a Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR

As The Consultant Psychiatrist Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Be innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
• Have essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health
• Substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, knowledge of and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues
• Previous Consultant experience

Benefits

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of GBP180,880 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Free on:site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday : Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus
• The opportunity to lead and influence the development of a new service
• Support from Priory x2019;s established national CAMHS network
• Protected CPD time and access to a network of Consultant peers
• A supportive working environment committed to high:quality care

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