Consultant Psychiatrist, CAMHS/Paediatric Day Service

Consultant Psychiatrist – Integrated CAMHS Eating Disorders Day Service

A vacancy at Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust for a part‑time 6 PA clinical post. The clinical post can be extended with a 1 PA liaison development role and a 1 PA clinical academic role.

The role involves leading the day patient programme for eating disorders and supporting paediatric re‑feeding at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital. It offers a relocation package of up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility), generous annual leave, study leave, NHS pension scheme and staff discounts on new car purchase and lease.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the CAMHS/paediatric day patient services.
• Deliver liaison care alongside Paediatrics for patients admitted to paediatric wards at Chelsea & Westminster.
• Review relevant patients in Tier 4 CYP/ED units to support step‑down to day care.
• Lead development and evaluation of treatment pathways with therapy leads.
• Provide clinical assessments for new referrals (typically one or two new assessments weekly).
• Offer psychiatric input to the care of day patients.
• Work closely with other stakeholders in the provision of CYP‑ED services across North West London to ensure equity of access and integrated care pathways.
• Cross cover and collaborate with CYP and Adult consultant colleagues.
• Active membership of the VSEDS Senior Leadership Team and Care Quality Group.

Further Clinical Duties

• Take clinical responsibility for patient care within day patient pathways.
• Diagnose patients with ICD‑10 codes at assessment and ensure accurate documentation.
• Participate in weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation.
• Consult with multidisciplinary team members regarding risk management.
• Work with the team manager to manage referral flow, assessments and waiting lists.
• Provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, which may include travel to paediatric wards or specialist ED inpatient units.
• Provide psychiatric review and management of day patients.
• Deliver liaison input to Chelsea & Westminster paediatric services.
• Attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step‑down plans.
• Provide RC cover for ED patients on Chelsea & Westminster paediatric wards.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility); generous annual leave; study leave; NHS pension scheme; staff discounts including purchase and lease of new cars.

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