We are proud to be working with a private hospital within South-East Wales who offers CAMHS Tier 4 low secure services for young women aged 13 up to 18 with a wide range of disorders and complex needs. Our aim is to deliver, treat and empower each young person to live a safe and independent life, enabling them to reach their full potential.
This hospital is currently looking for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist position with recognised therapeutic training who is looking for a challenging new opportunity to work with young people aged 12 to 18 with a wide range of Mental Health disorders and complex needs.

Job Description:

• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission in a timely manner
• Conduct admission assessment and ensure effective management plans
• To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the service
• To conduct patient risk assessments and review regularly as per local policy
• To assess physical health and document findings within Carenotes and weekly ICR meetings
• To attend regular ward rounds, CPA, professional and family meetings
• To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team
• To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda.
• To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams.
• To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department.
• Participation in the CAMHS Consultant on-call duty rota, as agreed with Hospital Director.
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged.
• To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CAMHS community teams, specialists, and commissioners.
• To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements.
• To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development.
• To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures.
• To complete professional reports as per timeline such as CPA/Tribunals.
• To act as Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

Job Requirements 

• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practice.
• Experience of CAMHS Forensic and/or Eating Disorders desirable

Salary & Benefits 

• Competitive annual salary
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave – plus your birthday off!
• Medical Protection Society membership
• Employee Assistance Service
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers, car leasing without a credit check and much more.

If this role is of interest to you, please upload your CV via the website or alternatively you could email your CV to kavins@ksgmedical.co.uk