About this role
Job Title: Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive, to be discussed upon application
We are seeking a dedicated Consultant in CAMHS Learning Disabilities Psychiatry to work full-time for our private client based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start.
What will your responsibilities be?
This role involves working across inpatient and Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) settings, with a focus on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and learning disabilities. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality psychiatric care, conducting comprehensive assessments, and formulating individualised treatment plans for young people with complex needs. The successful candidate must hold Section 12 approval and be an Approved Clinician. You will be expected to act as the Responsible Clinician (RC), collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with relevant mental health legislation and clinical standards.
Qualifications and Experience
- Full GMC registration (essential)
- Section 12 approval
- Approved Clinician status
- Experience in CAMHS, learning disabilities, inpatient, and community settings
- Strong clinical and communication skills
Reasonable Adjustments:
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If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organization (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.