Consultant Psychiatrist - In-patient CAMHS

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Consultant Psychiatrist - In-patient CAMHS. NHS Medical & Dental:
Consultant.

Contract:

Permanent.

Hours:

Full time - 10 sessions per week. Job :

-CAMHS-25-3.

Employer:

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust. Site:
Parkview Clinic, Birmingham. Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum. Closing date: 22/01/2026 23:59.

Flexible working arrangements may be considered and discussions with the recruiting manager regarding this are encouraged.

Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist at Parkview Clinic, Tier 4 Inpatient CAMHS Service. This is a full-time 10 PA post in inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional candidate for our CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist post on a permanent contract. The suitable applicant will join our CAMHS In-patient service at Parkview Clinic in Moseley, Birmingham and will treat children and young people up to age 18.

We have a new state-of-the-art 14-bed GAU and a refurbished 8-bed unit, plus a 12-bed Specialist Eating Disorder unit.

The post holder will provide senior specialist psychiatric input and medical leadership within an established multidisciplinary in-patient team, delivering psychiatric assessment and treatment for in-patients and their families, and contributing to psychiatric & medical risk management. The consultant will support the in-patient team, medical lead and other professional leads with quality improvement and clinical governance activities.

Previous applicants need not apply

The post holder will hold overall clinical/medical responsibility and review patients at a frequency according to clinical need and risk.

Provide direct psychiatric services through comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, care plan, and treatment formulation; guidance on evidence-based treatment and effectiveness.

Provide psychiatric leadership to the multidisciplinary teams and clinical leadership in collaboration with team leaders.

Be the Responsible Clinician for patients detained under the Mental Health Act.

Be approved under Section 12 (2) and have Approved Clinician status of the Mental Health Act to undertake assessments and use the Act as appropriate.

Demonstrate flexibility to shape and respond to changing service requirements.

Participate in service and business planning for the Mental Health Service.

Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust is the UK’s first integrated healthcare organisation combining specialist services for women and children. Established in February 2017, the Trust focuses on world-class, family-centred physical and mental health care for women, children, and families.

Our integration facilitates seamless care pathways, innovation, and investment in treatments and research, positioning us as a national leader in neonatal, fetal, paediatric, and women’s health.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital is a leading paediatric centre with expertise across disciplines. Birmingham Women’s Hospital is one of two dedicated women’s hospitals in the UK, with a busy maternity unit.

We are committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace that promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. Applications from all backgrounds meeting the role criteria are welcome.

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details. When applying, evidencing how you meet the job description and person specification is important, including transferable experience, qualifications, skills, and professional registration details (if applicable).

Applications may close early if a large number of applicants apply; please apply promptly.

• MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent (or within 6 months of eligibility for CCT)
• Current GMC registration (or eligible for full GMC registration at time of appointment)
• Wide range of experience in child and adolescent psychiatry including Tier 4 experience
• GMC Licence to practise
• Approval (or eligible for approval) under Section 12(2)…