Job 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.