Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Priory; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health provider in London is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist for their CAMHS outpatient service. This role involves assessing and treating adolescent patients while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must have GMC registration and experience in child and adolescent psychiatry. Competitive benefits and training opportunities are provided to support career advancement.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Supplemented meals

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits like gym membership

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Successful application and interview.
• Successful DBS and other regulatory background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat a diverse CAMHS outpatient population.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists and psychologists.
• Engage in governance activities.

Skills

Clinical Governance

Empathy

Resilience

Education

GMC registration and specialist accreditation in child and adolescent psychiatry

Job description

Overview

We are looking to work collaboratively with a Consultant Psychiatrist to support our exclusive private CAMHS outpatient service. The Consultant will work within an existing multi-disciplinary team supporting our private outpatient and CAMHS Therapy services. The CAMHS service at Hayes Grove Priory provides exclusive Consultant outpatient rooms in a building set in the grounds of a large Independent Hospital. The successful Consultant will work collaboratively with colleagues to assess referrals, provide supporting outpatient services and refer to appropriate therapy services as required. All our services are staffed with highly experienced Nursing, Medical and Therapy colleagues.

Successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with an expanding and exceptionally experienced team, within one of the largest mental health providers in the UK.

Priory Hospital Hayes Grove is a leading private hospital, rated “Good” by the CQC, offering expert care for general psychiatric conditions, addictions, and an accredited eating disorder service. Nestled in peaceful, landscaped grounds on the outskirts of Bromley, Kent, the hospital provides a calm and therapeutic environment for both patients and staff. Conveniently located within walking distance of a local railway station, Hayes Grove offers direct links to London and surrounding areas including Croydon, Bromley, Lewisham, Orpington, north Kent and west Surrey. With easy access to the M25 and other major motorways, plus free on-site parking, the hospital is ideally situated for commuting professionals.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Assess and treat a diverse CAMHS outpatient population
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists and psychologists
• Engage in governance activities
• Adhere to Priory policies and procedures
• Maintain professional development and meet Revalidation requirements

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Private CAMHS service, leading the provision of high-quality psychiatric care within our adolescent inpatient unit. You will work collaboratively with a skilled Multidisciplinary Team to deliver safe, person-centred treatment and provide clinical leadership across the service.

• GMC registration and specialist accreditation in child and adolescent psychiatry
• Strong understanding of Clinical Governance
• Successful application and interview
• Successful DBS and other regulatory background checks

For more information about the role, email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days 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 bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.

About Priory

Priory is the leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care in the UK. We support 26,000 people a year to move towards a healthier future so they can live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, addictions and eating disorders, as well as children’s mental health, across our nationwide network of sites. We also support autistic adults and adults with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome and brain injuries, as well as older people, within specialist residential care and supported living facilities.

With over 13,000 colleagues working at Priory, we have a long and prestigious history, and an unrivalled reputation for making a real and lasting difference to the lives of every individual in our care.

Priory is part of MEDIAN Group, a leading pan-European provider of mental health, specialist care and rehabilitation services, focussed on restoring quality of life through effective, evidenced and data-driven care.

Priory is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, read more here.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. Should we require assistance, we will reach out directly to our PSL.