Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS

Consultant Psychiatrist CAMHS

£180,880 / year

Be part of shaping something new – lead our brand-new CAMHS service in Chelmsford

Are you ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. This is a rare chance to build a new service line with the backing of the UK’s leading independent mental healthcare provider.

We already deliver high-quality CAMHS services at several other Priory sites – now we’re expanding in Chelmsford, and we need an experienced Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to help us launch and lead this new inpatient ward from the ground up.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a long-established private hospital set in three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With 56 beds across our existing acute and addiction pathways, this expansion introduces a new CAMHS ward, offering inpatient care for young people aged 13–18.

As Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist, you will take a central leadership role in developing and delivering this new service. You will provide expert clinical oversight to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a positive, recovery-focused culture for young people and their families.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

• Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards.
• Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings.
• Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

You can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Private CAMHS service, leading the provision of high-quality psychiatric care within our adolescent inpatient unit. You will work collaboratively with a skilled Multidisciplinary Team to deliver safe, person-centred treatment and provide clinical leadership across the service. The ideal candidate will hold;

• Full GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register
• CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR
• Approved Clinician status
• Significant experience in CAMHS inpatient or community settings
• A compassionate leader with excellent clinical judgment, teamworking skills, and knowledge of the MHA and MCA

For more information about the role, you can email [email protected]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Supplemented meals
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• The opportunity to lead and influence the development of a new service
• Support from Priory’s established national CAMHS network
• Protected CPD time and access to a network of Consultant peers
• A supportive working environment committed to high-quality care

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. In such cases, adverts should be closed immediately, and remaining applicants informed of the reason.