Psychiatrist: CAMHS Psychiatry (Consultant)

About ProMedical

At ProMedical, people come first. Since 2007, we have supported NHS and independent healthcare providers across the UK with high-quality, compliant workforce solutions.

As a framework-approved supplier to organisations including NHS Workforce Alliance and HealthTrust Europe, we deliver reliable staffing support across a wide range of clinical settings. Our work is underpinned by strong clinical governance and ethical practice.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist to support in the East of England.

This opportunity offers a locum contract within a specialist CAMHS service, providing senior psychiatric input for children, young people, and their families. The role is ideal for an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist who is confident managing complex and high-risk cases, undertaking comprehensive assessments, supporting medication management, and providing clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team environment.

You will work alongside established clinical teams, contributing to safe and effective care delivery while ensuring timely clinical decision-making to prevent deterioration and reduce the need for urgent or emergency interventions.

Key Details

• Pay: Negotiable
• Location: East of England
• Service: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
• Specialty: Psychiatry
• Grade: Consultant
• Contract Type: Temporary / Locum
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
• Pay Method: PAYE

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and formulation for children and young people.
• Deliver senior medical input for children and families receiving CAMHS support.
• Conduct medication reviews and prescribe treatments where clinically appropriate.
• Lead on the management and review of high-risk and clinically complex cases.
• Participate in MDT meetings and pathway discussions, providing expert medical decision-making.
• Support the progression of cases where delays could result in clinical deterioration or escalation to urgent care services.
• Offer expert advice and guidance to families, carers, and partner professionals.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of patient safety, clinical governance, and service delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Active GMC registration and inclusion on the Specialist Register.
• Section 12 Approval (Mandatory).
• Approved Clinician (AC) Status (Mandatory).
• Ability to drive and access to a vehicle (Mandatory).
• Experience working with children and young people within CAMHS services.
• Minimum of 6 months' psychiatric experience within the NHS in the UK (Desirable).
• Strong diagnostic, assessment, and formulation skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (please note we do not offer visa sponsorship).

Why Work with ProMedical

Working with ProMedical gives you access to reliable, well-structured opportunities across NHS and independent healthcare settings, supported by a team that understands both clinical delivery and candidate needs.

We focus on making the process straightforward and consistent, from onboarding through to placement, with dedicated support at every stage.

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