Consultant - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – CAMHS – Berkshire

Consultant - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – CAMHS – Berkshire

Job Title: Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Grade: Consultant
Location: Abingdon, Berkshire
Working Hours: 24 hours per week
Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application

We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant in Child and Adolescent CAMHS Psychiatry (CMHT) to work full‑time hours for our NHS client based in Abingdon, Berkshire. This vacancy is available on a locum basis for the successful candidate to start immediately for a short‑term contract.

As a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the UK, your responsibilities are both broad and specialised. You are primarily responsible for providing expert clinical assessments and diagnoses for children and adolescents experiencing complex mental health issues, leading and overseeing the development of comprehensive treatment plans and therapeutic interventions. You are expected to manage and support multidisciplinary teams, ensuring effective collaboration between healthcare professionals, including psychologists, social workers, and nurses.

In addition, you play a key role in supervising and mentoring junior staff and trainees, contributing to their professional development. You also engage in regular MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) meetings to discuss patient progress, share insights, and adjust treatment strategies as necessary. Furthermore, you may be involved in service development and quality improvement initiatives, aiming to enhance the overall effectiveness and efficiency of CAMHS services.

• Full GMC licence to practice
• Relevant previous experience working in a similar position
• Approved clinician status is desired but not essential

If you feel your expertise is suited to this role, please apply today and our specialist team will be in touch to discuss it with you in more detail.

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