Lead CAMHS Consultant: Inspire Care & Innovation

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health to join their New Forest CAMHS team at Ashurst Child and Family Centre. This role involves leading clinical care and providing specialist support to young people while working within a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers a £30,000 welcome payment, generous benefits, and opportunities for staff development. Ideal candidates should hold appropriate medical qualifications and have strong experience in mental health care.

Benefits

£30,000 Golden Hello

Relocation assistance up to £8,000

NHS Leadership Development opportunities

Educational and research opportunities

Weekly academic teaching

Qualifications

• Relevant higher degree required, such as MD, PhD, or MSc.
• Full GMC registration necessary.
• Prior experience with general adult psychiatry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical care and provide specialist support to young patients.
• Offer assessments, diagnosis, and treatments for complex mental health needs.
• Mentor junior doctors and participate in service development.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Mental health assessment

Patient-centered care

Teaching and mentoring

Crisis management

Education

Relevant Higher Degree (MD, PhD, MSc)

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Job description

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health to join their New Forest CAMHS team at Ashurst Child and Family Centre. This role involves leading clinical care and providing specialist support to young people while working within a multi-disciplinary team. The position offers a £30,000 welcome payment, generous benefits, and opportunities for staff development. Ideal candidates should hold appropriate medical qualifications and have strong experience in mental health care.