Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Are you a dedicated Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in both physical and mental health services for young people? We are working with an NHS Trust on the south coast of England seeking a Consultant to join their respected Paediatric Liaison team, delivering integrated care within a nationally recognised Children’s Hospital.

Role and Responsibilities

In this full-time, permanent Consultant post, you will play a key role in the Paediatric Liaison (Hospital CAMHS) service within a major teaching hospital. The role encompasses a blend of psychiatric assessment, treatment, and consultation for children and adolescents referred by secondary and tertiary paediatric services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing clinical leadership for the CAMHS Paediatric Liaison (CAMHS-PL) services
• Working closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver care to young people with a range of mental health needs, often alongside complex physical health problems
• Leading the psychiatric care of patients with conditions such as anorexia nervosa and contributing to their inpatient management alongside paediatricians
• Establishing and nurturing links with specialist paediatric departments such as neurology, sleep medicine, and nephrology
• Offering consultation, advice and supervision to paediatric and mental health professionals, trainees, and external agencies such as schools and social services
• Taking part in teaching, including a structured Family Psychiatry Week for undergraduate medical students and training for junior doctors.
• Participating in an out-of-hours on-call rota on a 1 in 11–12 basis, covering CAMHS across the region

The post also includes non-clinical time (Supporting Professional Activities), including structured teaching, professional development, and research opportunities. The weekly timetable includes regular ward rounds, outpatient clinics, administrative time, team meetings, and SPA sessions.

The Hospital

You will be based within a leading regional Children’s Hospital that offers a comprehensive range of secondary and tertiary paediatric services. The hospital is part of a large University NHS Trust known for its cutting-edge research, training, and multidisciplinary care.

The Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) are integrated within the hospital and include both outpatient liaison and Bursledon House – a unique paediatric mental health inpatient service. The team is well-established and works closely with other services, including community CAMHS and regional eating disorder pathways. There is an active culture of collaboration between physical and mental healthcare services, supported by a robust academic and teaching infrastructure.

The hospital has an excellent reputation for staff development and offers extensive support for Continuing Professional Development, research engagement, and medical education.

The Location

Situated on the south coast of England, this vibrant university city offers a high quality of life with easy access to both coastline and countryside. It is a major hub in the region with excellent transport links, including direct train routes to London and nearby airports.

The area combines the amenities of a dynamic urban centre with the benefits of suburban and coastal living. It is popular with families and professionals alike, thanks to good schools, green spaces, leisure facilities, and cultural attractions. The nearby New Forest National Park and South Downs provide excellent opportunities for outdoor activities, while the coastline supports watersports and seaside recreation.

Whether you are relocating with a family or looking for a coastal city lifestyle with professional development opportunities, this location has much to offer.

The Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree
• GMC registration with a licence to practise
• MRCPsych or equivalent
• Higher specialist training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working
• Familiarity with risk assessment and psychopharmacology within CAMHS
• Experience with the Mental Health Act as it applies to young people
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organisational, time management and teamwork abilities
• Empathy, resilience, and professional integrity
• Experience in teaching medical trainees or students
• Section 12 approval under the Mental Health Act, or willingness to obtain it

Desirable Criteria:

• GMC Specialist Register entry in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT)
• Experience specifically in CAMHS liaison services
• Teaching qualification
• Skills in psychological therapies

How BDI Resourcing can support

When choosing to apply for your next role with BDI Resourcing, you’ll have the full support of an expert recruitment team who will assist, as standard, with:

• CV Preparation using our recognised bespoke guidance
• Application support with expert knowledge of specialisms, NHS and local support
• Video based Interview Preparation using specific example questions according to job role
• Contract and offer negotiations for salary, relocation packages, tenure and more

Once you have accepted your new role, you’ll then be met by one of our dedicated relocation executives who will guide you through all the way to starting to your new role including:

• Document gathering and checking 
• COS and Visa Application support if applicable
• Short- and long-term accommodation sourcing
• Travel Arrangements
• Family support for finding schools and any other aspects of pastoral care

How to Apply 

To apply for this role, simply send your CV over to apply@bdiresourcing.com and one of our specialist team members can pick it up, or use the form below. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please email your queries through to the same address and one of our team will be in touch.