Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS
Be part of shaping something new – lead our brand-new CAMHS service in Chelmsford. This is a Full time, 37.5 hour role.

Are you ready to take the next step in your CAMHS career? We're offering an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a new Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) ward at Priory Hospital Chelmsford. This is a rare chance to build a new service line with the backing of the UK’s leading independent mental healthcare provider. We already deliver high-quality CAMHS services at several other Priory sites – now we’re expanding in Chelmsford, and we need an experienced Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist to help us launch and lead this new inpatient ward from the ground up. We are open to discussing flexibility with candidates, including the option to work from home one day a week.

Priory Hospital Chelmsford is a long-established private hospital set in three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds. With 56 beds across our existing acute and addiction pathways, this expansion introduces a new CAMHS ward, offering inpatient care for young people aged 13–18. As Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist, you will take a central leadership role in developing and delivering this new service. You will provide expert clinical oversight to a dedicated multidisciplinary team, helping to shape a positive, recovery-focused culture for young people and their families.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Key Responsibilities
Serve as Consultant and Responsible Clinician, leading patient care planning and multidisciplinary collaboration across inpatient and outpatient settings. Assess and manage complex cases, chair MDT/CPA meetings, and liaise with patients, families, and external stakeholders. Provide clinical leadership alongside the Ward Manager, ensuring compliance with regulatory and organisational standards. Contribute to governance and quality improvement through active participation in ward, CAMHS, and service development meetings. Engage in academic activities including teaching, case presentations, audit, research, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements
The successful candidate will hold full GMC registration with inclusion on the Specialist Register, along with CAMHS CCT or equivalent CESR, and Approved Clinician status. They will bring significant experience working within CAMHS inpatient and/or community settings, demonstrating advanced clinical expertise and sound clinical judgement. As a compassionate and collaborative leader, they will possess excellent teamworking and communication skills, alongside a thorough understanding of the Mental Health Act (MHA) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA), ensuring safe, effective, and legally compliant practice.

For more information about the role, you can email andreadavis@priorygroup.com