Consultant Psychiatrist - CAMHS

Overview

Mill Lodge is a 10‑bed mixed general adolescent inpatient unit with Willow View, a day unit for up to 8 young people with eating disorders. The successful applicant will join the established 0.7 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist and provide clinical leadership and senior psychiatric input into Mill Lodge with cross‑cover into Willow View.

Main duties of the job

• Access assessment for young people referred across the North Yorkshire region – lead and support the assessment team to agree admissions, provide consultant assessments and recommendations when admission is not suitable, and work with provider collaborative partners to recommend suitable alternatives.
• Admit when necessary, or divert to day care where appropriate; lead and manage clinical care under the Mental Health Act, including all CPA/CETR and MHRT work as required.
• Work with families and other professional networks within the commissioning scope to influence co‑production work with young people and families, and coordinate with VCS partners and established professional networks.

Working for our organisation

LYPFT provides mental health and learning disability services in Leeds and York, with specialist inpatient services and a strong teaching and research focus. Benefits include annual leave, flexible and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme and career development opportunities.

Person specification

Qualifications

• CCT in CAMHS

Skills

• Previous experience in CAMHS psychiatry

Values‑based assessment

• Describe a time when you identified a small issue and intervened to prevent it from escalating.
• Describe a time when you recognized a colleague or someone you know needed support and offered help.
• Describe a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Legal and EEO statements

• LYPFT is a member of the Disability Confident scheme and commits to an inclusive recruitment process.
• As part of the Gold Standard Armed Forces Covenant, members of the Armed Forces community are entitled to a guaranteed interview subject to meeting the role criteria.
• Applicants will need a valid UK professional registration and, if applicable, a work‑visa sponsorship from LYPFT.