Job Description
Currently we have an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a new private CAMHS inpatient service, shaping care delivery and clinical standards within a growing mental health setting.
Job Details
Salary: £180,880
Position: Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Setting: Private inpatient mental health hospital
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Responsibilities
* Lead development and delivery of new CAMHS inpatient service
* Act as Responsible Clinician overseeing patient care and treatment planning
* Assess and manage complex CAMHS cases across inpatient settings
* Chair MDT and CPA meetings, ensuring collaborative care planning
* Provide clinical leadership alongside Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team
* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinical governance frameworks
* Contribute to service development, audit, teaching, and research activities
Qualifications
* Full GMC registration with Specialist Register inclusion
* Approved Clinician status & S12 desired
* Significant CAMHS inpatient or community experience
* Previous substantive Consultant-level experience
* Understanding of MHA, MCA, and clinical governance frameworks
Benefits
* Competitive salary and benefits package
* Flexible working, including one remote day weekly
* Opportunity to lead new service development
* Support with private medical insurance exposure
* Continuous professional development opportunities
* Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
* Access to high-quality facilities and resources
Contact
Contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com.
Interested? Apply today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and make a real difference to others, every day.
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