Consultant Psychiatrist for Integrated CAMHS/Paediatric Day Service


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£113,565 to £150,569 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SW10 9NG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	3 Nov 2026
Closing date:	17 Nov 2026

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Summary

DUTIES OF THE CLINICAL ROLE 1. To provide clinical leadership within the Day Patient pathways. 2. To provide consultant responsibility for patient care within these pathways. 3. To diagnose patients with an ICD10 code at assessment and ensure that these are documented appropriately. 4. Participation in the weekly MDT meetings, providing leadership, supervision and consultation for the teams. 5. Consultation to other members of the multidisciplinary team regarding the management of risk. 6. To work with the team manager to manage flow of referrals, assessments and waiting list. 7. To provide comprehensive initial assessments for complex clients, which may sometimes require travel to paediatric wards in any of the NW London acute hospitals, or specialist ED inpatient units. 8. To provide psychiatric review and management of day patients. 9. Liaison input to ChelWest paediatric services. 10. To attend relevant Tier 4 units to support step-down plans 11. Provide RC cover for ED patients on ChelWest paediatric wards. 12. To develop and sustain good working relationships and effective MEED pathways with Paediatrics. 13. Accessing Tier 4 provision as clinically appropriate and reviewing the management and care of the young person during inpatient admission to ensure the most effective use of resources and appropriate early discharge. 14. To contribute to CPA meetings, as appropriate. 15. To contribute to MHA assessments as appropriate. 16. To support the maintenance of a psychologically minded, open clinic culture. Full list of duties in the attached job description

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