Inpatient CAMHS Consultant - 14-Bed Unit Lead

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS mental health provider in Bodmin is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for its purpose-built adolescent inpatient unit. This role involves providing clinical leadership, conducting psychiatric assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have CCT or equivalent in CAMHS and experience in community mental health settings. The position offers opportunities for research, teaching, CPD, and flexible working arrangements. The Trust aims to support the health and wellbeing of the local population.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Support for CPD

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing a busy caseload of clients with mental health problems.
• Experience of assessing and treating young patients and families in acute and community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for a 14-bed CAMHS inpatient unit.
• Undertake comprehensive psychiatric assessments and care planning.
• Chair and participate in admission CPA meetings.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and liaise with community teams.
• Engage in audit, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Excellent clinical assessment skills

Experience in community mental health

Ability to manage risk

Education

CCT or equivalent in CAMHS

Approved Clinician status

Job description

A leading NHS mental health provider in Bodmin is seeking a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for its purpose-built adolescent inpatient unit. This role involves providing clinical leadership, conducting psychiatric assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have CCT or equivalent in CAMHS and experience in community mental health settings. The position offers opportunities for research, teaching, CPD, and flexible working arrangements. The Trust aims to support the health and wellbeing of the local population.