Consultant Psychiatrist : CAMHS
One of the UK’s leading health care providers offers a dedicated Consultant Psychiatrist role to work in an exceptional mental health hospital service based in Chelmsford, Essex. The hospital has an excellent reputation for treating a diverse range of mental health difficulties, including addictions, depression, anxiety and stress.
Requirements
Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register + CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
* Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families and external stakeholders.
* Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
* Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS and service development meetings.
* Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research and ongoing professional development.
Preferred Skills & Experience
* Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions.
* Essential understanding of current developments in psychiatry and other aspects of mental health.
* Substantial knowledge of change management, relevant legislation, contemporary issues in mental health, and experience in purchaser/provider contractual issues.
* Previous Consultant experience.
Benefits
* Salary: GBP 180,880 per annum.
* Free on‑site parking.
* Supplemented meals.
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Birthday holiday: an extra day of annual leave.
* Enhanced maternity pay.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Flexible benefits, including reduced rates and access to new schemes such as gym membership, IT technology (laptops/tablets/smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).
* Access to development opportunities.
* Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.
* Leadership and management development.
* Long service award.
* Refer a friend bonus.
* Opportunity to lead and influence the development of a new service.
* Support from Priory’s established national CAMHS network.
* Protected CPD time and access to a network of Consultant peers.
* A supportive working environment committed to high‑quality care.
Reference ID: 7056
Please call on 638 or send your CV.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Contract
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