Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry - Kent

Job Title: Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Grade: Consultant Location: Ashford, Kent Working Hours: 40 hours per week Rate: Competitive — details to be discussed upon application

We are seeking a skilled Consultant in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry to join our NHS client in Ashford, Kent. This locum opportunity is available for an immediate start and involves working within a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) and CAMHS setting.

Key Responsibilities

• • Provide expert psychiatric care to children and adolescents within a community mental health setting

• • Lead multidisciplinary teams in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of young patients

• • Develop and oversee individualised care plans in line with best clinical practice

• • Ensure compliance with the Mental Health Act (MHA) and safeguarding protocols

• • Participate in case reviews, clinical audits, and service development initiatives

• Qualifications & Experience

• • Full GMC registration

• • Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status

• • Inclusion on the Specialist Register (CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)

• • Proven experience in CAMHS and CMHT environments

• • Previous experience in a Consultant role within the NHS

• Important Notice

• We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates residing in countries on the Red or Amber list, as defined in the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England (based on the World Health Organization’s Workforce Support and Safeguard List).