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Must Have: Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.Registered on the Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a license to practiceExperience of CAMHS Forensic and/or eating disorders Core Psychiatry Training (CT1CT3): 3 years full-time training covering general adult psychiatry and other subspecialties, enabling eligibility for Higher Specialist Training.Higher Specialist Training (ST4ST6): 3 years in a chosen psychiatry subspecialty (e.g., adult, forensic, child and adolescent, or old age psychiatry), leading to a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT): Confirms eligibility for consultant psychiatrist roles and placement on the GMC Specialist Register.Educational Qualifications: Recognized medical degree (e.g., MBBS, MBChB) from a GMC-approved institution.Role and Responsibilities:Introduction Do you love caring for young people and children, and want an opportunity to join a brand-new 12-bedded CAMHS service in Surrey?This is a unique opportunity to progress your career and be part of a new and innovative partnership initiative delivering a Tier 4 CAMHS inpatient service for young people aged 1318 with general mental health presentations, including disordered eating.As a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist within a hybrid clinical and operational model, you will deliver evidence-based and focused treatment plans to support children, young people, and their families as they navigate their care plans and work toward physical and emotional recovery.Working alongside a skilled multidisciplinary team, you will help tailor treatment programs to the individual needs of each young person, providing care in a warm and nurturing environment. This approach enables deep understanding of symptoms, behavioral patterns, and the origins of psychological distress.Your responsibilities will include:Reviewing referrals and determining appropriateness for admissionConducting admission assessments and managing care plans for all young people on the unitPerforming risk assessments and regular reviewsAllocating specialist psychological treatments based on individual needsAssessing physical health needsLiaising effectively with referring teamsFacilitating regular CPA review meetingsActing as the Responsible Clinician for young people detained under the Mental Health ActParticipating in quality improvement, inspections, and governance processesTaking part in the On Call Consultant rota