Consultant CYP Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist - CYP-MH (Adolescent Inpatient)

Work with adolescents in a specialist inpatient setting where clinical leadership and quality care matter.

You'll join Emerald Place Clinic, a 12-bed General Adolescent Inpatient Unit supporting young people aged 13-18 experiencing acute mental health challenges. This role suits senior psychiatrists who want real influence over clinical care, multidisciplinary practice, and therapeutic pathways in a well-resourced, trauma-informed environment.

Package & Benefits

• £140,000-£160,000 per annum
• £5,000 car allowance
• £10,000 retention bonus
• Competitive relocation bonus
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off
• Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and employer contribution
• Life assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced maternity package
• Free meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Services and wellbeing support
• Career development and training opportunities
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover

About the Service

The unit provides inpatient psychiatric care for adolescents with complex emotional and behavioural needs. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists and education staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead psychiatric assessments, formulation and evidence-based care planning
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication in line with NICE guidance
• Chair ward rounds, CPA reviews and Mental Health Act assessments
• Liaise with families, external agencies and community support services

About You

• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise
• On the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Substantial experience in CYP-MH, preferably in inpatient settings
• Passion for trauma-informed, person-centred care

To explore this role confidentially, even without a current CV, contact Leaders in Care today.