CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist Part Time

Job Title: Consultant PsychiatristService Line: CAMHS AcuteProfessionally Accountable to: Medical DirectorManagerially Responsible to: Hospital Manager We are seeking an experienced a part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (any 2.5 days per week) who will work at Cygnet Hospital Sheffield and provide senior medical cover on Pegasus Ward, our 13 bed general adolescent acute service. The post holder will be the Responsible Clinician and will oversee and maintain the care of all ward inpatients as required and will also have responsibility for auditing the medical services rendered at the ward and ensuring their good quality in accordance to GMC standards of good medical practice and other relevant professional guidelines. Cygnet Hospital Sheffield offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, CAMHS acute and CAMHS low secure services over three wards. They provide individualised care for young people who are experiencing a mental health crisis, and whose needs mean they cannot be supported in community settings or they may require a longer stay in an inpatient setting. The services provide safe, therapeutic environments with a focus on helping the young person stabilise, so that hospital treatment is no longer required. Pegasus Ward is a 13 bed general adolescent acute service, providing support for young people, both male and female, and is focused on helping them return home. The service is dedicated to helping young people maintain their school placements, if possible, and admissions can be ..... full job details .....