Inpatient CAMHS Consultant

Position

Inpatient CAMHS Consultant – Antistatique

Dorset Health Care is expanding its inpatient CAMHS service to include a brand-new 8‑bed High Intensity Environment/PICU opening in Bournemouth. The role is based within our newly established unit at Pebble Lodge, a General Adolescent Unit accredited by RCPsych, and will involve work across Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Weymouth and Dorchester.

• Conduct face‑to‑face assessments and develop treatment plans for patients with complex presentations.
• Meet with families and community staff, review records and produce clinical reports.
• Take part in daily ward meetings, Clinical Peer Group and discharge planning discussions.
• Provide tribunal work and present cases as required.
• Maintain professional standards under Section 12(2) and act as an Approved Clinician.
• Collaborate closely with Community CAMHS colleagues to support the emotional wellbeing of young people across Dorset.

• Enhanced Recruitment and Retention package: £20,000 paid in two £10,000 lump sums (first on appointment, second on anniversary).
• Relocation allowance of up to £10,000 for moves to Dorset.
• 10 days of study leave per year and an annual study leave budget of up to £1,000.
• Flexible working arrangements, career development opportunities and full NHS benefits.

• Consultant-level demonstrable experience in CAMHS, ideally with inpatient and high‑intensity settings.
• Strong knowledge of assessment and treatment planning for complex pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Experience working collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary teams, including community services and specialists.
• Eligibility to act as an Approved Clinician and maintenance of Section 12(2) standards.

For any questions or the opportunity to discuss this role, please email Dr Stephen Turberville
, Medical Lead for Acute CAMHS & the CAMHS Provider Collaborative at st

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified candidates will receive equal consideration.