CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist Part-Time

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.

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 person’s 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 accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development.

As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

About your next employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

Elysium Healthcare is a significant organization in the healthcare sector with a workforce exceeding 8,000 individuals. It operates over 90 services across England and Wales, covering a broad spectrum of healthcare needs such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children & Education. It forms part of Ramsay Health Care, which is a global network operating in 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium Healthcare uniquely approaches care delivery, emphasizing inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer. It mandates that all staff understand their responsibility to promote and ensure the welfare of service users. Ensuring safety and competence is vital in their recruitment process, requiring candidates to undergo a DBS disclosure to maintain high standards of care and safety for both staff and service users.

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