Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

We are looking for a Consultant to join our Somerset CAMHS Consultant group. You will be working 8 sessions per week. The post holder will provide clinical leadership and support the service development for this community-based Specialist (Tier 3) CAMH Services in Somerset. The post is primarily based at Balidon Centre, Summerlands site in Yeovil, and the majority of the post holder's caseload will be seeing young people from the East of the county in Yeovil and the surrounding area. The post holder will provide supervision and work alongside a CAMHS Specialty doctor (1.0 WTE). Other medical colleagues in the East include a Consultant colleague (1.0 WTE) based in Wells and Frome, an ST4 CAMHS Higher Trainee from the Health Education England South West Deanery scheme based in Wells, and a core trainee in Wells. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Consultant will provide Psychiatry input for children and young people who are experiencing a range of mental health problems. The CAMHS East Community Team includes a range of professionals including psychologists, nurses, social workers, family therapists, art psychotherapists, CBT therapists, mental health practitioners, and support workers. The practitioners in each area are supported by an operational manager and team leader along with secretarial and administrative staff. The post holder will contribute to cross cover medical cover arrangements across the East patch and provide cross cover for annual and study leave for community, outreach, and the inpatient consultant colleagues for the daytime rota. At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy. Flexible working options to help you balance work and life NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential Access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

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