[High Salary] Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new 12-bedded CAMHS service in Surrey as a Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist. You will be part of a partnership between Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Trust (SABP) and Elysium Healthcare, contributing to the lives of young people aged 13-18 with general mental health Tier 4 presentations, including disordered eating.

Main duties of the job

As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will deliver evidence-based treatment plans to support children, young people, and their families as they progress through their care plans to understand eating behaviors and restore physical health. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment programs supporting individual needs within a warm, nurturing environment.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a stable, agile company with over 8,000 employees, offering a unique approach to care delivery. In partnership with SABP, you will be seconded to SABP, which will oversee clinical leadership, clinical assurance, CQC registration, and commissioning. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides health and social care services for people of all ages with mental health issues, substance problems, and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Job responsibilities

Do you love caring for young people and children? Join our new 12-bedded CAMHS in Surrey

If you're looking to advance your career and be part of an innovative partnership between Surrey and Borders NHS Trust (SABP) and Elysium Healthcare, while making a vital contribution to young people with Tier 4 mental health issues, including disordered eating, this role is for you.

As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist employed by Elysium Healthcare and seconded to SABP under a hybrid model, you will develop evidence-based treatment plans to support young people and their families, helping them understand eating behaviors and physical health restoration.

You will work with an experienced multidisciplinary team to create personalized treatment programs, understanding the symptoms, patterns, and origins of psychological distress.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Review referrals and assess suitability for admission
- Conduct admission assessments and manage treatment plans
- Perform risk assessments and review regularly
- Allocate psychological treatments based on individual needs
- Assess physical health
- Coordinate with referring teams
- Act as Responsible Clinician for detained young people under the Mental Health Act
- Participate in quality assurance, inspections, and governance processes

You will also participate in the On Call Consultant rota.

Requirements for success

- Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice
- Experience in CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders is desirable

What you will get:

- Competitive annual salary
- £10,000 signing bonus
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
- Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contributions
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Free meals on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Career development and training opportunities
- Wellbeing support and activities
- Voluntary benefits
- Medical indemnity cover

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer

You will work for Elysium Healthcare, a stable and innovative company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering mental health, neurological conditions, learning disabilities & autism, and education. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, which operates in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees globally.

In this role, as part of the partnership with SABP, you will be seconded to SABP, responsible for clinical leadership, assurance, CQC registration, and commissioning oversight via the CAMHS Tier 4 Provider Collaborative. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive mental health and social care services in Surrey and North East Hampshire.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, inclusive and accessible hiring, and safeguarding service users. All candidates will undergo a DBS check.

Person Specification

Qualifications

- Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice. Experience in CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS disclosure will be required to check for any criminal convictions.

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