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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 1,897,000 - 2,019,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible benefits

IPD sponsorship

Development opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

CPD time

Job summary

Priory is recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS in Chelmsford, Essex to lead patient care planning across inpatient and outpatient CAMHS services. You will chair MDT/CPA meetings, drive governance, and support service development while collaborating with families and external stakeholders.

The post requires Full GMC registration with Specialist Register and CAMHS CCT or CESR, plus experience in CAMHS leadership and teaching. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT or CESR.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in CAMHS.
• Ability to chair MDT/CPA meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient CAMHS settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, liaise with families and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside Ward Manager.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and CPD.

Skills

Clinical leadership

MDT/CPA coordination

Teaching & research

Education

GMC registration (Full)

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated to Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS to work in an exceptional mental health hospital service based in the Chelmsford, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care 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

The successful Consultant Psychiatrist will receive an excellent salary of £170,000 - £180,880 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working through days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Birthday as an extra day annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• 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

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