CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full time opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood. The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness Main duties of the job Your role responsibilities Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits Lead the implementation of risk assessment, risk management & embed clinical governance Supervise reports for Mental Health Act tribunals & managers hearings & attend hearings Participate in a second on call rota participation, currently 1:13 About us Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering services and outstanding outcomes. Our expert care enables thousands of individuals to consistently make a positive difference to their lives. We maintain a good relationship with our quality regulators and undergo regular inspections, with 85% of our services rated Good or Outstanding. We also operate an internal system of quality care, treatment and positive outcomes. Details Date posted 17 August 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £178,000 a year (Depending on experience) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number VPDA870BAE Job locations Bury BL8 2BS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. Are you an outstanding Consultant Psychiatrist looking for new challenges, career development and a competitive salary? We have an excellent full time opportunity at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood . The hospital offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment. The vacancy is based on Buttercup Ward, our CAMHS PICU for young people aged 12-18 with severe mental illness. The service focuses on working with young people to understand their mental health and their risks and support their recovery, enabling them to be successfully discharged to a less restrictive environment. Thus reducing the possibility of relapse and likelihood of requiring a secure service in the future. The service is able to provide robust care and support for young people displaying significant levels of challenging behaviour. In this role, your expertise will be the driving force for life-changing treatment fully supported by a Specialty Doctor and first-class multidisciplinary team. And you'll have the opportunity to progress to Medical Director level through our management schemes. At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development. You& #39;ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits to support you to be happy both in and out of work. Your role responsibilities Work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) Take overall responsibility for patient treatment plans in conjunction with the MDT Assess referrals & undertake mental state examinations of service users Undertake appropriate investigations, diagnosis & treatment Participate in ward rounds & clinical audits Lead the implementation of risk…