Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Emotional Disorders Team
Central and North West London Foundation Trust · Harrow, England
- Salary
- £120.00/hr
- Posted
- 2026-05-14
- Applications close
- 2027-05-11
Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Emotional Disorders Team Location: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) Contract Type: Full-Time | Maternity Leave Cover Rate: £100–£125 per hour Start Date: As soon as possible About the Role We are recruiting a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the CAMHS Emotional Disorders Team (EDT) within Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) on a maternity leave cover basis
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly specialist and well-established multidisciplinary CAMHS service alongside a substantive Consultant Psychiatrist, supporting children and young people presenting with a range of emotional disorders including: Depression Anxiety disorders OCD PTSD Related emotional and mental health presentations The Emotional Disorders Team provides specialist assessment and treatment planning for children and young people following CAMHS triage, working within evidence-based pathways and a collaborative MDT structure
Key Responsibilities Provide senior psychiatric leadership within the Emotional Disorders Team alongside the substantive Consultant Psychiatrist Conduct: Initial psychiatric assessments Risk assessments Diagnostic assessments Treatment planning and reviews Initiate and monitor pharmacological treatments where appropriate Support and contribute to weekly MDT and post-assessment meetings Provide clinical leadership and support to the wider MDT Contribute to evidence-based care planning and service development Work collaboratively with families, schools, community services, and external agencies Support trainee doctors and MDT colleagues within the service About the Team The Emotional Disorders Team currently includes: Consultant Child Psychiatrists Specialty Trainees Core Trainees Specialty Doctors Family Therapists Psychologists Child Psychotherapists Clinical Nurse Specialists Systemic Practitioners Dedicated Administrative Support The team manages an active caseload of approximately 200 patients, with each young person allocated a case manager within the MDT
What We’re Looking For Essential Full GMC Registration with Licence to Practise Inclusion on the GMC Specialist Register in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT) Significant CAMHS experience, including emotional disorders presentations Experience conducting psychiatric and risk assessments in children and young people Strong multidisciplinary working and leadership skills Desirable Experience within specialist CAMHS emotional disorders services Experience supporting trainees and junior staff Interest in service development and evidence-based practice What’s on Offer £100–£125 per hour Full-time hours Opportunity to join a highly specialist and supportive CAMHS MDT Work alongside experienced substantive consultant colleagues Stable and well-established service structure Meaningful work supporting children and young people with complex emotional needs
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