Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Services

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Services
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:

• 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:

• 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 skills

What's on Offer:

• 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.