Child Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

Child Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist

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Job summary

This is a great opportunity to join the vibrant team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder service with 3 wards that empowers recovery in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders. The hospital is committed to continually innovating, improving, and delivering excellent care to young people and providing a rewarding experience for employees.

Main duties of the job

As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will deliver evidence-based and focused treatment plans to support children and young people aged 8-18, and their families, as they progress through their care plans to understand eating behaviors and restore physical health. You will collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team to create tailored treatment programs that support the individual needs of each young person within a warm and nurturing environment.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education sectors, there are opportunities for growth and advancement. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Job responsibilities

Join the vibrant team at Rhodes Wood Hospital, a specialist CAMHS Eating Disorder service with 3 wards that promotes recovery in a fast-paced, challenging, and rewarding environment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with eating disorders. The role offers flexible compressed hours and an £8,000 relocation package.

Rhodes Wood is dedicated to continual innovation, improvement, and delivering excellent care to our young people, along with providing a rewarding experience for employees.

As a Consultant Psychiatrist working 37.5 hours per week over 4 or 5 days, you will deliver evidence-based treatment plans supporting young people and their families as they work through their care plans to understand eating behaviors and restore physical health.

You will collaborate with a skilled multidisciplinary team to develop tailored treatment programs that meet individual needs, helping to understand symptoms, patterns, and origins of psychological distress. An on-call element is part of this role.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Review referrals and assess their suitability for admission
• Conduct admission assessments and develop effective management plans for all young people on the unit
• Perform and review risk assessments regularly
• Allocate psychological treatments based on individual needs
• Assess physical health
• Maintain effective liaison with referring teams
• Act as Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health Act

Qualifications and experience needed:

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice
• Experience with CAMHS eating disorders is desirable

What we offer:

• Competitive annual salary
• £10,000 signing bonus
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) with contributions
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Free meals on duty
• Employee Assistance Services
• Career development and training opportunities
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer

You will be part of an established, stable, and innovative organization with over 8,000 employees and a comprehensive approach to care. With over 90 services across England and Wales in various sectors, there are ample opportunities for career growth.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment, is a Disability Confident employer, and promotes safeguarding and welfare of service users. All candidates will undergo a DBS check.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practice. Experience with CAMHS eating disorders is desirable.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS disclosure to check for criminal convictions.

Salary expectations will be discussed at the interview stage.