Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Jupiter Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 153,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS has arisen in Chelmsford, working with a leading mental health hospital. The role involves leading patient care, managing complex cases, and engaging in professional development and governance, with a competitive salary and generous benefits including 30 days annual leave and access to development opportunities.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits including gym membership

Access to development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Support from national CAMHS network

Protected CPD time

Qualifications

• Hold Full GMC registration and Specialist Register.
• Previous Consultant experience preferred.
• Innovative and knowledgeable in current psychiatric developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair meetings.
• Engage in teaching, audits, and professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

Complex Case Management

Change Management

Education

Full GMC registration

Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR

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

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £180,880 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 & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonus
• The opportunity to lead and influence the development of a new service
• Support from Priory'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

Reference ID: 7056

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV