Permanent 10 PAs

This post is for a CAMHS Consultant psychiatrist working with the CYP service.

Job Overview

The post holder joins a team of Consultant Psychiatrists within the all-age Vincent Square Eating Disorder Service. Every Consultant has a unique leadership role within the clinical teams/pathways for which they are responsible. Academic, teaching and management interests are strongly encouraged and supported.

Relocation package granted for up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility). A range of lifestyle benefits and staff discounts are available, including purchase and lease of new cars.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessment and management of children and young people with eating disorders in the CYP Community and ICT teams.
• Deliver clinical leadership and consultation within the teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the service, including day patient service, acute hospital partners and paediatric/medical wards according to MEED guidelines.
• Lead and supervise MDT meetings, referral & assessment processes, and manage clinic culture.
• Diagnose patients using ICD10 codes and document appropriately.
• Develop and review protocols with local paediatric services and contribute to new service models.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and participate in data collection and monitoring.
• Provide cross‑cover for consultant colleagues and support training/supervision for psychiatry trainees.
• Ensure discharges and incident reporting comply with service policies.

Person Specification

• Education, Qualifications and Training
• Primary Medical Degree.
• Full GMC Registration with a licence to practice.
• Section 12 MHA Approved Clinician status.
• Inclusion in the Child and Adolescent Specialist Register (or CCT expected within 6 months of interview date).
• Desirable: MRCPsych or equivalent; additional postgraduate qualification relevant to specialty.
• Experience, Skills and Abilities
• Excellent communication and empathic skills; demonstrable leadership.
• Experience of team working and sound organisational skills.
• Experience and skills in eating disorders in young people (desirable).
• Ability to work on own initiative.

Benefits

• Relocation package up to £8,000.
• Lifestyle benefits and staff discounts.
• Access to a vibrant, skilled multidisciplinary team.