Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - (ATU)

NHS; Kansas; On-site; USD 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative healthcare provider as a Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry, leading a new service aimed at improving mental health care. With a competitive salary of £190,000 and support for Medical Director duties, this role promises both professional growth and impactful contributions to patient care.

Benefits

Generous relocation package

Full medical indemnity

Study leave with financial budget

Access to further training via the Apprenticeship Levy

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment.
• Strong leadership skills with a patient-centred ethos.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary team to manage patient care within the ATU.
• Conduct risk assessments and oversee treatment plans.
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors.

Skills

Leadership

Patient-Centered Care

Education

GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry

Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status

Job description

Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Active Care Group is proud to launch a newly commissioned six-bedded CAMHS Admission and Triage Unit (ATU) the first of its kind within the local provider collaborative. We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to lead this exciting new service.This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at a pivotal moment of growth, backed by significant investment including a multi-million-pound site refurbishment, a new school building, and the introduction of a specialist eating disorder service.

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

• Play a vital role in shaping a brand-new CAMHS ATU service
• £190,000 full-time salary, with an additional £10,000 for Medical Director duties (optional)
• *Generous relocation package to support your move*
• Join a team of 3.6 WTE consultants and 4 specialty doctors, within a robust MDT
• Embedded commitment to Trauma-Informed Care and Positive Behavioural Support
• Full medical indemnity, study leave, leadership development support, and pension scheme

For those seeking a strategic leadership role, take the next step in your career by also becoming our site Medical Director, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to shape the future of services across Ivetsey Bank.

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact: Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - [e-mail]

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week. However, we understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead the multidisciplinary team in triaging and managing patient care within the ATU
• Conduct weekly ward rounds, risk assessments and oversee treatment plans
• Participate in family meetings, discharge planning, and reviews
• Provide clinical supervision to junior doctors
• Ensure robust clinical documentation and contribute to quality assurance processes
• Engage in clinical governance, audits, and service development
• Participate in the second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)

A full job description can be provided upon request.

What you'll have:

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment
• Strong leadership skills with a patient-centred ethos
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

• £190,000 + £10,000 for Medical Director responsibility (optional)
• Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
• Annual leave
• 2 x annual salary Life Assurance
• Supervision and support from the Active Care Group Clinical Networks
• Study leave with associated financial budget
• Support in research and / or leadership development
• Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
• A range of benefits are available via the benefits portal

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GMC-registered with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
• Section 12(2) and Approved Clinician status
• Significant experience in Tier 4 CAMHS or crisis assessment
• Strong leadership skills with a patient-centred ethos
• Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.