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Triple West Medical are working with a high-performing NHS mental health provider on the South Coast to recruit an Inpatient Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry for a well-established Tier 4 CAMHS service. They are accepting candidate on a substantive basis and also on a 12 Month Locum Consultant FTC.This is an outstanding opportunity to join a progressive, well-resourced inpatient unit at a time of major service development, including the planned opening of a new CAMHS Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU).The OpportunityThe role is based within a specialist adolescent inpatient unit supporting young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs.You will work alongside another substantive Consultant and a highly experienced multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environment.In addition to core inpatient responsibilities, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping new Tier 4 provision, with the option to move into a dedicated PICU Consultant role once the new unit becomes operational.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical leadership for adolescent inpatients with complex presentationsActing as Approved Clinician and maintaining Section 12(2) approvalConsultant-level assessment, formulation, treatment planning and risk managementClose collaboration with community CAMHS, crisis and regional inpatient servicesSupervision and support of junior medical staff and MDT colleaguesActive involvement in service development, governance and quality improvementWhy Consider This Role?Join an Outstanding-rated organisation with a strong culture of clinical excellenceWork within a QNIC-accredited inpatient service with excellent therapeutic resourcesBe part of an ambitious programme of CAMHS transformation and investmentInfluence the design and delivery of a brand-new CAMHS PICUSupportive senior medical leadership and well-embedded consultant peer groupCoastal location offering an excellent work–life balanceJob Plan & Professional Support10 PAs (7.5 DCC / 2.5 SPA)Protected SPA time for CPD, revalidation and service developmentFull administrative and secretarial supportParticipation in a well-supported consultant on-call rota (with supplement)Strong emphasis on wellbeing, supervision and sustainable workingYou will be:GMC registered with a licence to practiseOn (or eligible for) the Specialist Register in Child & Adolescent PsychiatrySection 12 approved and an Approved ClinicianAn experienced CAMHS psychiatrist with a collaborative leadership styleMotivated to contribute to service innovation and high-quality inpatient careInterested?Please apply or contact us on 02077473035