Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Services
Location: Westbourne, Dorset
Organisation: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Permanent Full-Time (10 PA)
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 plus on-call supplement
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service based at Pebble Lodge in Westbourne.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded 10-bedded General Adolescent Unit providing specialist inpatient mental health care for young people aged 12-18 years. The successful candidate will work alongside an established substantive Consultant Psychiatrist and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care.
The post also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new 8-bedded CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), scheduled to open in 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide consultant leadership within the CAMHS inpatient service
Undertake psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning
Act as Responsible Clinician for young people admitted to the unit
Work collaboratively with community CAMHS, crisis services, and regional provider collaborative partners
Participate in Mental Health Act work, tribunal reports, and CPA reviews
Support service development and the future implementation of the CAMHS PICU
Supervise and support junior doctors and multidisciplinary colleagues
Contribute to teaching, governance, audit, and quality improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For:
Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise
MRCPsych or recognised equivalent
Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
Section 12 Approval and Approved Clinician status
Strong experience working within multidisciplinary CAMHS environments
Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
What's on Offer:
Salary £109,725 - £145,478
10 PA contract (7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA)
1:13 consultant on-call rota
Study budget and dedicated CPD time
Relocation package available
Recruitment and retention premium available
Opportunities for teaching, research, and service development
Flexible working options considered
Work within an Outstanding-rated CAMHS service and QNIC-accredited inpatient unit
If you are a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for your next opportunity within a progressive and innovative CAMHS service, we would welcome a confidential discussion.