Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – GMC Specialist Register £180,880 per annum (inclusive of on‑call supplement)
Full‑time or Part‑time (minimum 0.5 WTE) | Permanent
Chelmsford, Essex | Hybrid (1 day remote for full‐time consultants)
Overview Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a leading independent provider of mental healthcare services delivering high‑quality inpatient and outpatient treatment across the UK. We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join a newly launched private inpatient CAMHS service within an established mental health hospital in the Essex region. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage of service development and play a key role in shaping the clinical direction, growth, and success of a brand‑new adolescent inpatient unit.
Location Private inpatient mental health hospital in Chelmsford, Essex, easily commutable from surrounding areas including Colchester, Brentwood, Basildon, and East London.
Working Pattern This role offers flexibility with both full‑time (37.5 hrs/wk) and part‑time contracts available (minimum 0.5 FTE). Full‑time consultants may also benefit from 1 day per week remote working, depending on service needs and rota allocation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide clinical leadership for the private CAMHS inpatient ward
Conduct ward rounds, assessments, risk management, and treatment planning
Lead on admission decisions and initial psychiatric assessments
Oversee outpatient follow‑up and continuity of care
Contribute to service development and growth of a newly launched ward
Build referral pathways with external stakeholders including insurers, GPs, and schools
Support marketing and service visibility to increase occupancy
Provide clinical supervision and leadership to junior medical staff
Participate in a second‑tier on‑call rota alongside RMO‑led first line support
Contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement activity
Ensure high standards of communication with families, carers, and insurers
Criteria
GMC registered Consultant Psychiatrist on the Specialist Register
Experience working within CAMHS services in the NHS for PMI registration
Salary and Benefits
£180,880 per annum (inclusive of on‑call supplement)
Medical indemnity fully covered
Hybrid working (1 day per week remote for full‑time consultants)
CPD opportunities and access to national training events
Relocation package available (subject to policy)
Private healthcare environment with strong clinical leadership support
Service development and leadership opportunity from inception stage
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