Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS

Reference

PRI86609

Location

Priory Hospital Chelmsford, Stump Lane, Springfield, Essex, CM1 7SJ

Priory Group Division

Healthcare

Salary

£180,880

Hours

37.5

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Job Advert Role Description

Join Our Team as a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist at Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Are you ready to take the lead in transforming young people’s mental health care? Do you want to work within a supportive, purpose-built setting alongside a passionate multi-disciplinary team? We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS to join our inpatient team at Priory Hospital Chelmsford.

About Priory Hospital Chelmsford

Situated within three acres of landscaped grounds, Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a private hospital known for its calming, recovery-focused environment. We offer high-quality residential, day care and outpatient services for up to 60 service users – including a dedicated CAMHS service for young people.

• Our specialist services include:
• Eating Disorders
• Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Addiction Services

Our multi-disciplinary team includes consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists, all working together to deliver personalised care through a wide range of therapeutic interventions.

Your Role as a CAMHS Consultant

As a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist in our CAMHS team, you will provide expert inpatient psychiatric care for young people and contribute to high-quality service delivery through clinical leadership and collaboration with our wider MDT.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical:

• Acting as Consultant and Responsible Clinician for CAMHS inpatients
• Leading on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning process
• Working collaboratively with patients, carers, and external agencies
• Chairing MDT and CPA meetings
• Preparing reports for Mental Health Act Tribunals and Managers Hearings
• Contributing to clinical governance and continuous service improvement

Management:

• Providing clinical leadership in partnership with the Ward Manager
• Supporting regulatory compliance and quality standards on the ward
• Attending monthly CAMHS governance meetings and contributing to service development
• Academic:
• Participating in monthly academic meetings
• Delivering case presentations and teaching sessions
• Engaging in audit, research, and quality improvement projects

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £180,880
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Study leave and CPD support
• Access to a supportive consultant peer network
• Medical indemnity cover
• Opportunities for service innovation and career development
• Requirements
• MBBS or equivalent Medical Degree and MRCPsych
• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CAMHS CCT/CESR and Approved Clinician (AC) status
• Strong understanding of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act
• Experience working in CAMHS, preferably inpatient or eating disorder settings
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
• Interested?

We welcome your application and would be happy to provide further information or arrange an informal discussion about the role.