Job summary
Join Emerald Place Clinic as a Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist and deliver, treat, and empower young people to live a safe and independent life. You will join a multidisciplinary team in a 12‑bed General Adolescent Inpatient Unit, providing care for young people aged 13‑18 experiencing acute mental health difficulties. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will deliver an evidence‑based and focused treatment plan to support the children and young people, and their families, as they progress through their care plans.
Main duties of the job
As the Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist, your responsibilities will include providing psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management of young people admitted to the unit, leading on formulation and treatment planning in collaboration with the MDT, prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medication, conducting regular ward rounds, CPA reviews and Mental Health Act assessments, and liaising with families, carers and external agencies. You will also contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance, audit, peer review activities and support junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and supervision.
About us
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is an opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Details
Date posted: 05 January 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £80,000 to £90,000 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 1449653506
Job location: Elysium Healthcare, Charlwood, RH6 0BN
Job responsibilities
Team Structure
* Multidisciplinary team includes psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists and education staff.
* Supported by junior doctors (Specialist doctor/RMO after hours).
Clinical Duties
* Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management of young people admitted to the unit.
* Lead on formulation and treatment planning in collaboration with the MDT.
* Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication in line with NICE guidelines.
* Conduct regular ward rounds, CPA reviews and Mental Health Act assessments.
* Liaise with families, carers and external agencies including case managers, community CYPMHS, social care and education providers.
* Provide clinical leadership in managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns.
Leadership & Governance
* Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
* Participate in clinical governance, audit and peer review activities.
* Support junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and supervision.
* Attend and contribute to management meetings and strategic planning.
On‑call Duties
Participate in the CYPMHS consultant on‑call rota (frequency to be agreed).
To be successful in this role, you’ll need
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
* Extensive experience in CYPMHS, including inpatient settings.
* Excellent communication, leadership and team‑working skills.
* Commitment to safeguarding and trauma‑informed care.
* Experience in service development or research.
* Additional training in psychotherapy or systemic approaches.
What You’ll Get
* Competitive annual salary
* £5000 car allowance
* £10,000 signing on fee
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
* A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
* Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
* Voluntary benefits
* Medical indemnity cover
* Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub!
* Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
* Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
* Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
* Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
* 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
* Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
* Free meals and onsite/local free parking
About your next employer
Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Elysium Healthcare
Charlwood
RH6 0BN
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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