CAMHS Eating Disorder Consultant psychiatrist

General Description

We have an excellent permanent job opportunity for a CAMHS ED Consultant working for a private secure service based in Brighton. This is a part‑time role, providing psychiatric care to 16 CAMHS ED beds.

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Salary: £170k full time

Position: CAMHS Eating Disorder Consultant

Hours: Part time 22.5 hours per week

Setting: 16 CAMHS ED beds

Location: Brighton

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload as RC of the ward
• Participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service
• Assess physical health and document findings within Care notes and weekly ICR meetings
• Ensure completion of professional reports as per timeline such as ICRs/CPA/Tribunals
• Act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act
• Attend CETRs when needed
• Provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team
• Participate in the CAMHS Consultant on-call rota
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• Uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements
• Take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans focused on Continuing Professional Development
• Adhere to all the organisation’s policies and procedures

Benefits

• £8,400 pro‑rata car allowance
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• 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
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Flexibility to work in clinically led environments

Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence 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
• The ability to affect change professionally and organisationally

Athona Offer

• Experts in the psychiatry sector xwzovoh offering a professional and supportive service
• Nationwide vacancies available in the NHS and private sector, many exclusive to Athona
• Provide support from start to finish, including negotiations on terms and onboarding
• Overseas support for candidates not familiar with the UK
• A supportive team who truly care about your career, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your aspirations
• Support beyond placement, making sure you’re happy with your new job and it continues to fulfil your career goals

Interested? Simply apply above today to enjoy these excellent career prospects and reap the rewards of making a real difference to others, every day.

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