Inpatient Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist

2 months ago


Australia Jupiter Recruitment Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to join our team at Jupiter Recruitment. As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be responsible for providing clinical leadership and expertise in the assessment and management of young people with complex mental health needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Admission and Assessment: Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission, conduct admission assessments, and maintain effective management plans for all young people on the unit.
  • Risk Assessment and Management: Conduct risk assessments and review regularly to ensure the safety and well-being of young people.
  • Clinical Leadership: Allocate specialist psychological treatments in line with individual needs, assess physical health, and ensure effective liaison with referring teams.
  • Quality and Governance: Facilitate regular CPA review meetings and act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act.

Requirements:

  • Experience: Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders desirable.
  • Clinical Leadership: Ability to take a clinical leadership role in a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care.
  • Personal Qualities: Ability to appraise own performance as a Consultant and reflect on development needs.
  • Technical Skills: Ability to use IT, including email and the internet.

Benefits:

  • Salary: Excellent salary of £160,000 per annum.
  • Annual Leave: Equivalent of 30 days annual leave – plus birthday off.
  • Wellbeing Support: Wellbeing support and activities.
  • Career Development: Career development and training.
  • Pension Contribution: Pension contribution.
  • Life Assurance: Life Assurance.
  • Enhanced Maternity Package: Enhanced Maternity Package.