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 a Locum Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (CAMHS) to support a well-established CAMHS service in the East of England.

This opportunity offers a full-time locum contract with a Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 schedule, providing consistent and structured work within a multidisciplinary child and adolescent mental health setting. It is ideal for experienced consultants who are passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care to children, young people, and their families.

You will play a key leadership role within the multidisciplinary team, overseeing clinical decision-making, supporting junior medical colleagues, and contributing to the development of effective, patient-centred treatment plans across a broad range of mental health presentations.

Key Details

Pay: Negotiable
Location: East of England
Setting: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
Contract Type: Locum
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Ongoing
Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 (40 hours per week)
Pay Method: PAYE

Additional Notes

• On-site only
• Full-time role
• No remote working available

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide consultant-level leadership within a specialist CAMHS service
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents presenting with a range of mental health conditions
• Develop and oversee evidence-based treatment plans tailored to the needs of young people and their families
• Take clinical responsibility for a caseload involving complex presentations, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental conditions, trauma-related disorders, self-harm, eating disorders, and behavioural difficulties
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to collaborative care planning
• Work closely with families, carers, schools, social care services, and other partner agencies to ensure coordinated care
• Undertake risk assessments and provide clinical leadership in the management of high-risk cases
• Prepare reports for Mental Health Act processes, tribunals, and court proceedings where required
• Supervise and support junior doctors, specialty trainees, and other members of the medical team
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical governance activities
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation
• Uphold the highest standards of patient safety and clinical care

What We're Looking For

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent qualification (CESR)
• Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register (or eligibility)
• Section 12 Approval
• Approved Clinician Status (desirable)
• Significant UK experience working within CAMHS at consultant level
• Experience managing complex child and adolescent mental health presentations
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and multi-agency environments
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and statutory frameworks relating to children and young people
• Experience with Mental Health Act assessments and tribunals
• Excellent leadership, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
• Valid Right to Work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available)

Why Work with ProMedical

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

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Apply Now

If you are a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (CAMHS) looking for a structured and rewarding opportunity in the East of England, we would be pleased to hear from you.

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