CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist – Private

Job Description

Currently we have an excellent opportunity to lead and develop a new private CAMHS inpatient service, shaping care delivery and clinical standards within a growing mental health setting.

Job Details

Salary: £180,880

Position: Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Setting: Private inpatient mental health hospital

Location: Chelmsford, Essex

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of new CAMHS inpatient service
• Act as Responsible Clinician overseeing patient care and treatment planning
• Assess and manage complex CAMHS cases across inpatient settings
• Chair MDT and CPA meetings, ensuring collaborative care planning
• Provide clinical leadership alongside Ward Manager and multidisciplinary team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and clinical governance frameworks
• Contribute to service development, audit, teaching, and research activities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with Specialist Register inclusion
• Approved Clinician status & S12 desired
• Significant CAMHS inpatient or community experience
• Previous substantive Consultant-level experience
• Understanding of MHA, MCA, and clinical governance frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working, including one remote day weekly
• Opportunity to lead new service development
• Support with private medical insurance exposure
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive multidisciplinary team
• Access to high-quality facilities and resources

Contact

Contact Lewis on 01277 245909 or email lewis.miller@athona.com.

Interested? Apply today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and make a real difference to others, every day.

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