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Come and join one of the UK’s largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.
Are you ready to lead in a modern, trauma-informed CAMHS service? Active Care Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to join Hartley Ward, our 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people at Ivetsey Bank Hospital.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, high-investment environment—part of a multi-million-pound redevelopment, including a new eating disorder unit, new on-site school, and the region’s first inpatient Admission and Triage Unit (ATU).
Why Join Us?
* £190,000 full-time salary, with an additional £10,000 for those taking on the Medical Director role
* Generous relocation package to support your move
* Join a well-supported team including 3.6 WTE consultants, 4 specialty doctors, and a full MDT
* Strong focus on Positive Behavioural Support and Trauma-Informed Care
* Opportunities for leadership development, research, and CPD
A strategic leadership opportunity is available for applicants interested in also taking on the Medical Director role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to support the whole hospital service. An additional £10,000 per annum is available for this responsibility.
To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact:
Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - amit.chatterjee@activecaregroup.co.uk
What You'll Be Working
Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week. 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 MDT in assessment, risk management, and care planning for young people in PICU
* Conduct regular ward reviews and attend clinical, family, and discharge planning meetings
* Supervise junior and specialty doctors on site
* Ensure compliance with national standards and participate in inspections (e.g., CQC, Quality Network reviews)
* Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement initiatives
* Represent the service in provider collaborative networks and stakeholder engagement
* Participate in second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)
What You'll Have
* GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
* Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) status
* Experience in Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS or crisis assessment settings
* Confident leader and team player, with a focus on quality and outcomes
* 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
* Enrolment into pension scheme
* 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
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Healthcare
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