Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry
Private Mental Health Hospital
Specialty: Child and Adolescent and Eating Disorders
Salary: £160,000- £170,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Mentus recruitment are pleased to be partnering with a prestigious, private healthcare provider to bring you the role of Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry. Our client has a clear vision, to be a leading provider of mental health services that offer the highest quality of patient care whilst supporting their families. They are committed to the professional development of their employees and to creating a safe and compassionate care culture.
The role of Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS psychiatry is based on a Tier 4 ward which treats patients with a primary diagnosis of eating disorders. Working alongside a specialty doctor, junior doctors and full MDT team you will be the responsible clinician for the patients.
Key Responsibilities:
- To manage a case load as RC of the ward.
- Participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service.
- To assess physical health and document findings and weekly ICR meetings.
- To ensure completion of professional reports as per timeline such as ICRs/CPA/Tribunals.
- To act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.
- To attend CETRs when needed.
- To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team.
- To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements.
Benefits and Package:
- Salary of up to £170,00 per annum
- Generous annual leave allowance
- Car Allowance of up to £8,000 PA
- Medical Indemnity Insurance Scheme
- A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Maternity Package
- Free meals while on duty
- Employee Assistance Services
- Career development and training
- Wellbeing support and activities
Qualifications and Experience:
- Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice
- Experience of CAMHS eating disorders desirable
- Medically qualified with MRCPsych or equivalent
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills
- Innovative and imaginative with the ability to initiate corporate decisions
- Leadership ability
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