Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient & Early Psychosis Focus
Permanent Full-Time Role | Lead a Flagship Inpatient Unit for Youth Psychiatry
We are seeking an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated inpatient adolescent mental health service, with added leadership responsibilities in an early intervention service for young people presenting with first-episode psychosis.
This is a permanent full-time staff specialist position suited to psychiatrists who are passionate about delivering impactful care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to systemic improvements in youth mental health.
You’ll be working within a supportive and progressive mental health service in a specialist 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit, while also contributing to an early psychosis program for youth up to 25 years old.
The Opportunity
This exciting dual-focus role includes:
Consultant leadership within a Tier 4 Adolescent Inpatient Unit, catering to complex and high-acuity cases
Clinical leadership in an early psychosis program supporting adolescents and young adults in their first presentation
Supervision of registrars, involvement in teaching and service development
Close collaboration with emergency, community, adult, and CYMHS teams to ensure continuity of care
Active participation in cross-sector collaboration, especially for complex youth presentations
You’ll work as part of a seasoned clinical team focused on early intervention, family engagement, and recovery-oriented practice.
What We’re Looking For
FRANZCP, with Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or working towards it)
Experience in acute adolescent mental health, inpatient care, or youth early psychosis intervention
Strong skills in team leadership, family-based care, and diagnostic formulation
Familiarity with relevant state legislation, mental health policy, and patient safety principles
A passion for service innovation, teaching, and quality improvement
Position Details
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role focus: Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry + Early Psychosis
Competitive salary and allowances per public hospital award
Participation in the Consultant on-call roster
CPD, research, and service development time allocated
About the Unit
This inpatient service provides care for some of the most acutely unwell adolescents in the state, with admission supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team. You’ll help shape a service that integrates evidence-based acute care with trauma-informed practice and family partnership.
The psychosis stream sits within a broader early intervention model and focuses on youth up to age 25, supporting their recovery and integration into community-based care.
About Paragon Medics
At Paragon Medics, our goal is to ensure your next role matches your career interests, subspecialty passions, and lifestyle preferences.
We partner directly with mental health services to offer:
Support with credentialing, relocation, and onboarding
Confidential career advisory and CV support
Long-term placement assistance across Australia & NZ
How to Apply
Contact Kiran at Paragon Medics for a confidential discussion or to express interest in this position:
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We are looking for a Child Protection Chair/Independent Reviewing Officer for this organisation’s Child Protection & Looked after Children services. This is a part time (4 days per week) hybrid working position.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This is a dual role where you will lead Child Protection conferences & review care plans for Looked after Children.
About you
The successful candidate will have significant experience within Child Protection & Looked after Children teams to a Senior Social Worker/Principal Social Worker + level, whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
What's on offer?
£45,091 - £48,226 dependent on experience pro rata
Annual leave 28 days + public holidays (rising to 33 days) pro rata
Life Assurance
Discounted car MOTs
Health & Wellbeing packages
Travel allowances
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Generous pension scheme
Excellent Training & development opportunities
Hours: Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny
07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com
What do you get from working with me?
CV enhancement
Application form enhancement
Access to many jobs in the market
One central point of contact
Interview preparation assistance
Expert consultation
Questions answered
Offer negotiation
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