Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist

Bury (BL8)

Private Mental Health

Up to £154,530 per annum (Full time 40 hours- Permanent)

I am currently looking for a Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist.

You will join a 12-bed general CAMHS acute ward. This service is provided for young people with a range of mental disorders associated with significant impairment and/or significant risk to themselves or others, such that their needs cannot be safely and adequately met by community Tier 3 CAMHS or specialist education facilities.

This includes young people with mild learning disability or autism spectrum disorders who do not require Tier 4 CAMHS Learning Disability Services.

In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment - fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team.

And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes.

Applicants will have:

• Fully GMC registered & MBBS (or equivalent) qualified and A member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) or equivalent
• Registered on the specialist register (CCT/CESR), Section 12 and AC Status
• Experienced & knowledgeable in adult psychiatry & mental health diagnosis
• Knowledgeable of the Mental Health Act and Code of Practice, along with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Capacity
• A first-rate communicator who can interview, assess & treat patients & write clear, comprehensive medical notes
• Committed to continued professional development
• Able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team

Duties will include:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT)
• Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT
• Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users
• Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment
• Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits
• Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance
• Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers' hearings & attend hearings
• Participate in a second on call rota participation, currently 1:13

What you will get:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with length of service
• Study leave & support with CPD opportunities
• Opportunity to undertake further learning and development
• Medical indemnity cover
• Company paid life assurance scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty & cycle to work scheme
• Access to the NHS Discount Scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit, providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation & health checks

To be considered for this role please send over your CV using the link or get in touch with Natalie Boaler on 07458142826.