Consultant Psychiatrist - Social Work Partners : Job Details

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS (Private Inpatient Service)

• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Salary: £180,880 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 | Full-Time | Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to lead a brand-new private inpatient CAMHS service in Chelmsford.

Set in a purpose-built facility with landscaped grounds and a calm, therapeutic environment, this expanding service is part of a well-established multidisciplinary team delivering personalised, high-quality mental health care for children and adolescents.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering exceptional psychiatric care in a dedicated CAMHS ward, alongside experienced psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and therapists.

The Role:

• Provide clinical leadership as Consultant and Responsible Clinician

• Oversee assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for young people in the inpatient and outpatient settings

• Chair MDT and CPA meetings, ensuring collaborative and person-centred care

• Work closely with the Ward Manager to meet clinical and regulatory standards

• Participate in governance, quality improvement, and service development initiatives

• Contribute to audit, teaching, and CAMHS academic meetings

Requirements:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree + MRCPsych

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise

• Specialist registration with CAMHS CCT or CESR

• Valid Section 12 and Approved Clinician (AC) status

• Strong knowledge of the Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act

• Demonstrated leadership experience in CAMHS settings

This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the growth of a private CAMHS service while delivering high-impact care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people’s mental health.