Consultant Psychiatrist, Clinical Director Integrated Paediatric CAMHS

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a consultant for its Integrated CAMHS/Paediatric Day Patient Eating Disorders Service. This part-time role entails providing clinical leadership and conducting assessments for new referrals. Candidates will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure equitable care pathways for all patients. The compensation ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 yearly depending on experience and pro-rated for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Consultant role in an Integrated CAMHS/Paediatric Day Patient Eating Disorders Service.
• Provide clinical leadership and management for the service.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.
• Conduct clinical assessments for new referrals.
• Ensure equity of access and well-integrated care pathways.

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a consultant to join our Integrated CAMHS/Paediatric Day Patient Eating Disorders Service. The role is a part‑time 6PA clinical post, but for those looking for the next step in their career there is the option of adding the 4PA Clinical Director of the Eating Disorders Service role to the clinical post.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.
• Provide ED liaison alongside Paediatrics for patients admitted to paediatric wards at ChelWest.
• Review relevant patients in Tier 4 CYP/ED units to support step‑down to day care.
• Lead development and evaluation of these treatment pathways in collaboration with therapy leads.
• Provide clinical assessments for new referrals (typically one or two new assessments weekly).
• Provide psychiatric input to the care of day patients.
• Work closely with other stakeholders in the provision of CYPED services across NW London (including the CAMHS PC, WLHT CYP CEDS, paediatrics and specialist inpatient services) to ensure equity of access and well‑integrated care pathways for all patients and their families.
• Cross cover and collaborative work with CYP and Adult consultant colleagues.
• Active membership of the VSEDS Senior Leadership Team and Care Quality Group.

About the Service

The Eating Disorder Service was established in 2002 and has developed significantly in size and scope over more than 20 years. The majority of services are provided at South Kensington & Chelsea Mental Health Unit (SK&C MHU), with further outpatient facilities in North West London. The directorate provides specialist services for children, young people (CYP) and adults with all types of eating disorders. The foundations of the directorate are strong, with a full range of multidisciplinary staff and 6 consultant colleagues. There has been significant new investment in all age services over the last 2 years, increasing capacity in both CYP and adult services, and supporting significant service developments. CNWL is a nationally leading NHS Foundation Trust providing Mental Health, Community Health and Child Health Services across London and the South East of England.

Compensation

£109,725 to £145,478 a year per annum (pro rata if less than full time).