Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Service (North Derbyshire)
We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our comprehensive CAMHS Service. The role is based across two sites – Chesterfield and Buxton – or solely in Buxton, depending on the successful candidate’s preference. The successful applicant will provide clinical leadership, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and support the development and mentoring of clinical staff.
Responsibilities
- Provide specialist clinical care for children and adolescents within the CAMHS pathway.
- Lead on clinical governance, quality improvement and audit projects.
- Deliver training and mentorship to junior staff and other clinical team members.
- Act as a clinical lead for designated Care Units.
- Engage with families and carers to support effective treatment plans.
Qualifications
- MBChB or equivalent medical qualification.
- MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
- CCT in child and adolescent psychiatry.
- Full registration with the GMC and a licence to practise (or within 6 months of interview).
- Experience working with young people and their families/carers.
- Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatry and a broad medical knowledge base.
- Experience with quality/audit projects.
- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and education of clinical staff.
Benefits
£10,000 added to the basic salary upon commencement and a further £10,000 after 2 years in post. An additional Shared Parking Allowance (SPA) beyond the usual allocation is provided to support Care Unit responsibilities. Benefits are pro‑rated for part‑time roles. On‑site parking, local discounts, on‑site cafeteria and Amazon lockers are available. A cycle‑to‑work scheme and electric vehicle charging points are provided. The staff hub offers mindfulness rooms, a gym, shower facilities and a range of wellbeing programmes.
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