CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provided pay range

This range is provided by Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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40 hours per week | Flexible working considered

We’re looking for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Ouse Valley Sussex CAMHS Service
, supporting children and young people aged 0–18
.

This is an opportunity to play a key clinical leadership role within a supportive, multidisciplinary locality team
, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and helping shape services for children, young people and their families.

The post attracts an enhanced £45,000 Recruitment & Retention Payment
, reflecting the importance of this role within the service.

This role includes a £45,000 RRP
, structured as: (Pro rata for part-time roles)

• Provide specialist psychiatric assessments and treatment in line with NICE guidance
• Work collaboratively with children, young people and their families
• Contribute to formulation, care planning and shared decision‑making
• Work within a skilled MDT including nurses, psychologists, systemic family therapists and child psychotherapists
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and support to colleagues

You’ll also be part of Trust‑wide consultant and SAS networks
, with regular opportunities for peer support, governance and professional collaboration.

• Enhanced £45k RRP and flexible job planning
• A strong culture of participation and co‑production
• Supportive consultant peer networks and governance forums
• Coast, countryside and the South Downs National Park on your doorstep
• Easy access to London and major airports
• A Trust rated ‘Outstanding’ for Caring by the CQC

• GMC‑registered Consultant Psychiatrist (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Approved Clinician and Section 12 status (or able to achieve shortly after appointment)
• Strong CAMHS experience and a collaborative clinical approach
• Commitment to values‑led, child‑centred and family‑focused care

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Not Applicable

Full-time

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Hospitals and Health Care