Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

The role

You will lead and shape a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward. You will provide clinical oversight to a multidisciplinary team and lead patient care planning.

What you will do

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician
• Lead patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Assess and manage complex cases
• Chair MDT and CPA meetings
• Liaise with patients, families, and external agencies
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager
• Ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards
• Contribute to governance, quality improvement, and service development
• Engage in academic and professional development activities

Required qualifications

• Hold full GMC registration
• Be on the Specialist Register
• Possess a CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR qualification
• Hold Approved Clinician status
• Have significant experience within CAMHS inpatient or community settings
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, leadership, communication, and teamworking abilities
• Have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, including the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA)

Benefits

• Free on-site parking
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• An additional day's leave for your birthday
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits, including gym membership, technology schemes, and healthcare cash plan
• Access to development and training opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications via an Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership and management development programmes
• Long service awards
• Refer-a-friend bonuses

About the company

Pulse is a leading UK mental health provider that delivers high-quality CAMHS services at several sites.