Job Title: Consultant – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Bristol, Gloucestershire Working Hours: 40 hours per week We are currently seeking a highly experienced and compassionate Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join our NHS client’s specialist mental health service in Bristol, Gloucestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and shape psychiatric care for children and young people within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment. The role is available on a locum basis with an immediate start and offers competitive rates. What will your responsibilities be? As a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, you will provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with a range of mental health conditions. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, contribute to care planning and safeguarding procedures, supervise junior medical staff, and support service development. The role requires a strong understanding of child development, family dynamics, and evidence-based interventions. Benefits: First-class support and advice from our team of dedicated and experienced consultants £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme Have access to iPoint – our electronic timesheet processing app Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors Access to high-quality CPD training events Different payment methods available – PAYE, Umbrella, PSC and LTD Qualifications and Experiences: Full GMC registration with a licence to practise – essential Inclusion on the Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry – required Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status – desirable Extensive experience in CAMHS or child and adolescent mental health services Proven leadership and supervisory experience Excellent communication, clinical, and decision-making skills Apply Now! If you are a committed Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make a meaningful impact in child and adolescent mental health, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV below. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation, once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why work with Pulse? From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our first conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your specialty inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are dedicated to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.