Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Reference ID: 7056Day ShiftsFull TimePermanent

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS to provide leadership in patient care. This full-time position offers a salary of £180,880 per annum along with numerous benefits including generous annual leave and professional development opportunities. Candidates must have Full GMC registration and be on the Specialist Register. The role involves managing complex cases and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.

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

Development opportunities sponsorship

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Support from CAMHS network

Protected CPD time

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT.
• Experience in complex case management and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Clinical leadership and governance participation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Manage and assess complex cases.
• Chair MDT/CPA meetings and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Innovative thinking

Understanding of psychiatry developments

Change management knowledge

Previous consultant experience

Education

Full GMC registration and Specialist Register inclusion + CAMHS CCT

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Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Reference ID: 7056
Day Shifts
Full Time
Permanent, Chelmsford

Client: Jupiter Recruitment

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS to work in an exceptional mental health hospital service based in Chelmsford, Essex. You will be working for one of the UK’s leading healthcare 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 position is a permanent full-time role working day shifts. In return, you will receive the following benefits:

• Free on-site parking.
• Supplemented meals.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Birthday Holiday – an extra day of annual leave on your birthday.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones), and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health).
• Access to development opportunities.
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
• 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 role, please call 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [email protected]