Inpatient CAMHS Consultant

Antistatique; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Bournemouth seeks a dedicated CAMHS Consultant to join their expanding inpatient service. The role involves working directly with children and young people, performing assessments, and collaborating closely with multi-disciplinary teams. The position offers an attractive enhanced retention package along with flexible working, excellent NHS benefits, and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will have a medical degree and experience within CAMHS settings, demonstrating strong communication and treatment planning skills.

Benefits

Enhanced Recruitment and Retention payment

Flexible working opportunities

Annual study leave budget

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience working in CAMHS or similar mental health settings.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and families.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and develop treatment plans for young patients.
• Collaborate with community CAMHS colleagues for holistic care.
• Participate in leadership and service development.

Skills

Psychiatry experience with children and young people

Assessment and treatment planning skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Registered medical degree

Section 12(2) approval

Job description

Are you a CAMHS Consultant looking to be part of an exciting new service? Our inpatient CAMHS is expanding to include a brand-new purpose built 8 bed High Intensity Environment/PICU opening in Bournemouth.

As a CAMHS consultant, you will be enthusiastic and dedicated to working within Psychiatry with our children and young people. You will work alongside and receive support from the current Inpatient CAMHS consultant as well as both a specialist and specialty doctor.

Your clinical duties revolve around assessment and treatment planning for patients with complex presentations. Activities include direct face to face time, meeting families and community staff, reviewing records, clinical report writing and tribunal work, daily meeting with ward staff and bson and discharge planning meetings.

This post attracts an Enhanced Recruitment and Retention: A payment of £20,000 to be paid as two lump sums. The first £10,000 will be paid on appointment in the role and the remaining £10,000 will be made chilly the anniversary of the start date. Both payments will be subject to deductions at source, plus a further relocation package of up to £10,000 if relocating to Dorset. In addition, we offer a commitment to flexible working, career development opportunities and our excellent NHS benefits.

For any questions or the opportunity to discuss the role, please email Dr Stephen Turberville, Medical lead for Acute CAMHS & Medical Lead for the CAMHS Provider Collaborative -

You will work closely with Community CAMHS colleagues to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people across Dorset. Pebble lodge is a General Adolescent Unit (GAU) and has accreditation from RCPsych to place core and specialist trainees.

You will be encouraged and supported in developing the appropriate management and leadership skills to fully participate in service developments. You will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an Approved Clinician.

You will have consultant colleagues within community CAMHS, inpatient unit and in the community team for children and young people with intellectual disabilities and specialist Forensic CAMHS. The teams are based (with some colocation) in Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Weymouth, and Dorchester.

The post also attracts 10 days per year of study leave and an annual study leave budget of up to £1000.

At Dorset HealthCare were on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We are a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here its one of the reasons the CQC rated us outstanding in 2019. Its also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether youre looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. Were an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged ila be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us youll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we dont know. And youll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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