Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry focuses on provide clinical leadership and expertise in child & adolescent psychiatry, overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disor.

What the role involves

• Provide clinical leadership and expertise in child & adolescent psychiatry, overseeing the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health disor.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of comprehensive care plans tailored to the unique needs and developmental stages of children and adolescents.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, formulate accurate diagnoses, and prescribe appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
• Supporting to schools, pediatricians, social services, and other stakeholders involved in the care of children and adolescents with mental health needs.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including specialty trainees, medical students, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Participate in service development initiatives, quality improvement projects, and research activities to enhance the delivery of mental health care services for children and adoles.

Skills and requirements

• Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and inclusion on the Specialist Register for Psychiatry (or eligibility for registration).
• Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (or equivalent qualification).
• Significant experience working as a Consultant Psychiatrist in child & adolescent psychiatry services, with a strong track record of clinical excellence and leadership.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children, adolescents, families, and colleagues.

Confirmed role details

• £300 recommend a friend bonus scheme.

Additional role context

• Have access to ipoint our Electronic timesheet processing app.
• Variety of work opportunities in both the NHS and private sectors.