Consultant Psychiatrist

Are you a Consultant Psychiatrist looking to work within Intellectual Disability CAMHS? Pan Dorset Intellectual Disabilities child and adolescent service are looking for a part time Consultant Psychiatrist, based in west of the county at Marvin House, Monkton Park, Dorchester. You will work 6 PA’s within the Pan Dorset Service alongside a full time consultant and well‑resourced multi‑disciplinary team, consisting of allied health professionals, specialty registrars and non‑medical prescribers. This is to provide comprehensive community‑based services to young people with intellectual disability registered with general practitioners within the area who present with significant mental health difficulties and behaviours that challenge. As the consultant psychiatrist you will lead the team in the provision of effective assessment and treatment services for patients aged up to 18 years. You will provide clinical leadership and input to the Pan Dorset service. You will focus on supporting improvements in the process of transition to the adult learning disability services as and when appropriate. We would welcome the opportunity to meet with any interested candidates prior to the interviews or submission of an application. If you have any role specific questions, please email Dr Anu Devanga, Medical Lead for CAMHS Lead – anu.devanga@nhs.net or Dr Stephen Turberville, Medical lead for Acute CAMHS and CAMHS Provider Collaborative – Stephen.turberville@nhs.net. The Trust is committed to supporting research and development and you will be encouraged, if you wish, to develop academic links with Bournemouth and Southampton Universities. We can provide a generous relocation package of up to £10,000 if you are interested in moving to Dorset. If you would like to work 1 or 2 additional sessions then there are opportunities for this within core community CAMHS. You will be expected to maintain section 12(2) and be an approved clinician. The Service is forward‑thinking and innovative. CAMHS service is undergoing exciting development and change following new investment and there have been numerous developments in the recent years. The postholder will have consultant colleagues within CAMHS including peers in community, inpatient and specialist CAMHS (community team for children and young people with intellectual disabilities). The teams are based (with some colocation) in Bournemouth, Poole, Blandford, Weymouth and Dorchester. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post. We understand that using AI can be a useful and supportive tool when completing your application. However, we have also seen an increase in the over‑reliance of AI tools which is negatively impacting applications as they remove the candidate’s individuality, and it becomes much harder to get a sense of who you are and your authentic experience. If you do use AI, it should be used to enhance your application and not to create your supporting statement in its entirety. If we suspect you have used AI to create your supporting statement and this does not match your experience, we may withdraw your application. As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Jan 2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr