Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Consultant Psychiatrist -

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to work within Intellectual Disability CAMHS? Pan Dorset Intellectual Disabilities child and adolescent service are looking for a part time Consultant Psychiatrist, based in the west of the county at Marvin House, Monkton Park, Dorchester.

You will work 6 PA's within the Pan Dorset Service alongside a full time consultant and well‑resourced multi‑disciplinary team, consisting of allied health professionals, specialty registrars and non‑medical prescribers. This is to provide comprehensive community‑based services to young people with intellectual disability registered with general practitioners within the area who present with significant mental health difficulties and behaviours that challenge.

As the consultant psychiatrist you will lead the team in the provision of effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years. You will provide clinical leadership and input to the Pan Dorset service. You will focus on supporting improvements in the process of transition to the adult learning disability services as and when appropriate.

We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions, please email Dr Anu Devanga, Medical Lead for CAMHS Lead –  or Dr Stephen Turberville, Medical lead for Acute CAMHS and CAMHS Provider Collaborative –

The Trust is committed to supporting research and development and you will be encouraged, if you wish, to develop academic links with Bournemouth and Southampton Universities.

We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset.

If you would like to work 1 or 2 additional sessions then there are opportunities for this within core community CAMHS.

You will be expected to maintain Section 12 (2) and be an approved clinician.

The Service is forward‑thinking and innovative. CAMH service is undergoing exciting development and change following new investment and there have been numerous developments in the recent years.

The postholder will have consultant colleagues within CAMHS including peers in community, inpatient, and specialist CAMHS (community team for children and young people with intellectual disabilities). The teams are based (with some colocation) in Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Weymouth, and Dorchester.

At Dorset Health Care we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your…