Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient Services

Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS Inpatient ServicesLocation: Westbourne, DorsetOrganisation: Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation TrustContract Type: Permanent Full-Time (10 PA)Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 plus on-call supplement Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join its Outstanding-rated CAMHS Inpatient Service based at Pebble Lodge in Westbourne. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded 10-bedded General Adolescent Unit providing specialist inpatient mental health care for young people aged 12-18 years. The successful candidate will work alongside an established substantive Consultant Psychiatrist and experienced multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality assessment, treatment, and recovery-focused care. The post also offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of a new 8-bedded CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), scheduled to open in 2025. Key Responsibilities: Provide consultant leadership within the CAMHS inpatient service Undertake psychiatric assessments, risk assessments, diagnosis, and treatment planning Act as Responsible Clinician for young people admitted to the unit Work collaboratively with community CAMHS, crisis services, and regional provider collaborative partners Participate in Mental Health Act work, tribunal reports, and CPA reviews Support service development and the future implementation of the CAMHS PICU Supervise and support ..... full job details .....