CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist Part-Time

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. As a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (3 days/week) you will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young persons unique needs. You will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accura

The job involves working as a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist at Rhodes Wood Hospital within the Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The role entails providing specialist psychiatric care to young individuals aged between 12 and 18 who are dealing with eating disorders. The position requires a commitment of three days a week and revolves around delivering evidence-based, tailor-made treatment programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing referrals, conducting admissions assessments, and formulating effective management plans. The consultant will lead risk assessments and coordinate physical health evaluations, while also offering clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key team members. Additionally, the role involves supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees and participating in an on-call rota to support colleagues during leave. Collaboration with various stakeholders like GPs, CYPMHS community teams, and commissioners is crucial to ensure continuous care.