Lead CAMHS Crisis Psychiatrist — Community Interventions

Flexzo Ai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 137,760 - 172,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to join a supportive CAMHS Crisis team

Meaningful work supporting vulnerable young people

Ongoing opportunity with a stable service

Job summary

Flexzo Ai is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS Crisis Services to join the Acute Crisis and Treatment Service within the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves leading crisis interventions for high-risk children and young people, providing essential clinical leadership, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will have significant CAMHS experience, strong leadership skills, and be actively engaged in service development. The position offers a full-time contract at a competitive rate of £110–£125 per hour.

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise.
• Significant CAMHS experience, including crisis and acute mental health presentations.
• Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status (or eligibility).

Responsibilities

• Provide senior clinical leadership within the CAMHS Crisis service.
• Assess and manage children and young people presenting with acute mental health crises.
• Deliver intensive interventions and crisis management support within community settings.

Skills

Crisis management

Leadership

Risk assessment

Multidisciplinary working

Education

Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Job description

Flexzo Ai is looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS Crisis Services to join the Acute Crisis and Treatment Service within the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust. The role involves leading crisis interventions for high-risk children and young people, providing essential clinical leadership, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will have significant CAMHS experience, strong leadership skills, and be actively engaged in service development. The position offers a full-time contract at a competitive rate of £110–£125 per hour.