British Medical Journal
Job title:
Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Heath
Company
British Medical Journal
Job description
We are seeking a passionate Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health to join our New Forest CAMHS team, based at Ashurst Child and Family Centre, Southampton. In this role, you will lead on clinical care and offer specialist mental health support to young people in the New Forest region. With a focus on assessment, consultation, and treatment, you will work closely with a skilled multi-disciplinary team, which includes experts in CBT, family therapy, and creative therapies. Your role includes regular clinical sessions, service development, and supporting the professional growth of junior doctors and colleagues. If you’re looking to make a meaningful impact on young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you!This role offers 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) weekly, including dedicated time for professional development, teaching, and quality improvement. You’ll contribute to service growth, clinical governance, and innovation within an inspiring, collaborative setting. We value your expertise and commitment, offering a supportive environment for career growth and continuous learning. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and shape the future of young people’s mental health, we want to hear from you!Main duties of the jobAs a Consultant in Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS), you will provide clinical leadership and specialist care within a dedicated team, offering assessments, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatments for young people with complex mental health needs. You will work closely with families, carers, and multi-disciplinary colleagues, ensuring that patient-centred, holistic care remains at the core of our service.Key duties include managing a small caseload, conducting patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing clinical oversight and guidance to the team. You will play a pivotal role in service development, enhancing treatment pathways and championing recovery-focused care models. You will also engage in teaching, mentoring junior doctors and other staff, and participating in audit and quality improvement initiatives.We can also offer youSupport with Housing costs and a Relocation assistance of up to 8,000Pension alternative contribution policyNHS Leadership and Development opportunities, including opportunity to become a Medical AppraiserEducational/Training/Research opportunitiesTwice Yearly Medical Leadership Development DayAt least 2.5 SPAs (Pro-rata)Opportunities to be a Clinical/Educational SupervisorPeer support groupPersonalized coaching and mentoring opportunitiesWeekly academic teachingAbout usHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we’re creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the futureJob description
Job responsibilitiesFurther information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Higher Degree e.g., MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Full Registration with the General Medical Council
- MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
- Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 12 months of CCT at time of interview. CCT in general Child and Adolescent psychiatry.
- Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Desirable
- Liaison accreditation.
- To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience of general adult psychiatry
- Prior experience of working with detained/Mental Health inpatients as senior trainee or consultant.
- Prior experience in please add in any other essential clinical requirements.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Experience of crisis, inpatient or community mental health team care for Child and Adolescents.
Employer details
Employer nameHampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation TrustAddressAshurst Child and Family CentreLyndhurst Road, AshurstSouthamptonHampshireSO40 7ARAny attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.348-SS-MED-6328CompanyLearn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Share this jobSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Learn more about this companyVisit this company’s hub to learn about their values, culture, and latest jobs.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.JobseekersBMJ CareersExplore BMJCookie Settings© 2014 – 2025 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd. Powered by Madgex Job Board SoftwareCloseBefore you apply –
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Expected salary
£105504 – 139882 per year
Location
Southampton
Job date
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 01:11:16 GMT
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