CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Join Emerald Place Clinic as a Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist and deliver, treat and empower young people to live a safe and independent life. You will join our multidisciplinary team in a 12‑bed General Adolescent Inpatient Unit that cares for young people aged 13‑18 experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring inpatient treatment. As the Consultant Child and Young People Psychiatrist, you will play a key role in clinical leadership, risk management and therapeutic planning, ensuring high‑quality, trauma‑informed care. You will provide evidence‑based treatment plans to support the children and young people, their families and to aid the recovery of eating behaviours and physical health. Team Structure Multidisciplinary team includes: psychologists, nurses, occupational therapists, social workers, family therapists, and education staff. Supported by junior doctors (Specialist doctor/RMO after hours). Clinical Duties Provide psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and management of young people admitted to the unit. Lead on formulation and treatment planning in collaboration with the MDT. Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medication in line with NICE guidelines. Conduct regular ward rounds, CPA reviews and Mental Health Act assessments. Liaise with families, carers and external agencies including case managers, community CYPMHS, social care and education providers. Provide clinical leadership in managing complex cases and safeguarding concerns. Leadership & Governance Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. Participate in clinical governance, audit and peer review activities. Support junior medical staff and contribute to teaching and supervision. Attend and contribute to management meetings and strategic planning. Qualifications Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. Inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Extensive experience in CYPMHS, including inpatient settings. Excellent communication, leadership and team‑working skills. Commitment to safeguarding and trauma‑informed care. Experience in service development or research. Additional training in psychotherapy or systemic approaches. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network of over 86,000 people and over 90 services across England and Wales covering mental health, neurological, learning disabilities & autism, children & education. Our culture of safer recruitment and inclusion aims to support staff and service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Benefits Competitive annual salary £5 000 car allowance £10 000 signing‑on fee 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off A Group Personal Pension Plan and pension contribution Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Voluntary benefits Medical indemnity cover Access to the Rewards & Benefits platform Ely‑Vate – a one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits and wellbeing hub Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance Access to the Blue Light Card which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages and financial wellbeing support 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced maternity package, so you truly enjoy this special time Free meals and on‑site/local free parking #J-18808-Ljbffr