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We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Crisis and Liaison team, working across Frimley and Redhill. You will play a key role in supporting children and young people under 18 who are experiencing a mental health crisis, providing expert clinical input, assessment, and treatment within a well‑established multi‑disciplinary team.The Crisis Intervention Service provides timely mental health support to children and young people seen in hospital emergency departments, community settings, or referred through our 24/7 CYPS Crisis Line. You will work closely with colleagues from mental health, education, paediatrics and social care to deliver effective, evidence‑based care and help prevent hospital admissions where possible.Work Base: Negotiated between Leatherhead, Chertsey and Guildford.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide diagnostic, assessment and treatment services for children and adolescents with mental health problems.Adopt a multi‑disciplinary approach to care, promoting high‑quality multidisciplinary working and relationships.Provide psychiatric support and consultation to other team members.Provide consultation and liaison with other services, including social services, residential settings and education.Hold clinical responsibility for the caseload of patients.Promote the development of close and effective working relationships with colleagues in allied agencies, notably children's services and education.Travel between multiple sites within the working day.This is a unique role that interfaces with social care, paediatric acute colleagues and our Hope Service counterparts, with support from the Crisis Intervention Service. The role also offers opportunities for service development, clinical leadership, teaching, training and quality improvement initiatives.Benefits Recruitment and Retention payment of £25,000 plus an £8,000 relocation allowance. The RRP is pro‑rated for part‑time employees.#J-18808-Ljbffr