Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Services

Job Description

Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Inpatient Services
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Location: Westbourne, Dorset
Organisation: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (10 PA)
Salary: £109,725 – £145,478 plus on-call supplement

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service based at Pebble Lodge in Westbourne.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded 10-bedded General Adolescent Unit providing specialist inpatient mental health care for young people aged 12–18 years. The successful candidate will work alongside an established substantive Consultant Psychiatrist and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care.

The post also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new 8-bedded CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), scheduled to open in 2025.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Provide consultant leadership within the CAMHS inpatient service

Undertake psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning

Act as Responsible Clinician for young people admitted to the unit

Work collaboratively with community CAMHS, crisis services, and regional provider collaborative partners

Participate in Mental Health Act work, tribunal reports, and CPA reviews

Support service development and the future implementation of the CAMHS PICU

Supervise and support junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues

Contribute to teaching, governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For:

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  Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise

MRCPsych or recognised equivalent

Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)

Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician status

Strong experience working within multidisciplinary CAMHS environments

Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making xwwtmva skills

What’s on Offer:

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  Salary £109,725 – £145,478

10 PA contract (7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA)

1:13 consultant on-call rota

Study budget and dedicated CPD time

Relocation package available

Recruitment and retention premium available

Opportunities for teaching, research, and service development

Flexible working options considered

Work within an Outstanding-rated CAMHS service and QNIC-accredited inpatient unit

If you are a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and innovative CAMHS service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.