Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£180,880
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CM1 7SJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 May 2026
Closing date:	31 Aug 2026

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Summary

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 UKs leading independent mental healthcare provider. We already deliver high-quality CAMHS services at several other Priory sites now were 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. 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.

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