Active Care Group

Consultant CAMHS Psychiatrist - PICU

The closing date is 13 June 2025

Job summary

Come and join one of the UKs largest independent providers in neuro and mental healthcare. We proudly employ over 4000+ people - no matter what your experience, we have jobs for everyone.

Main duties of the job

Are you ready to lead in a modern, trauma-informed CAMHS service? Active Care Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Consultant in CAMHS Psychiatry to join Hartley Ward, our 12-bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for young people at Ivetsey Bank Hospital. This is a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking, high-investment environmentpart of a multi-million-pound redevelopment, including a new eating disorder unit, new on-site school, and the regions first inpatient Admission and Triage Unit (ATU).

About us

Active Care Group are a pioneering national provider of complex care services, delivering pathways and better outcomes for people. We have a collaborative and holistic approach to care underpinned by proven clinical and therapeutic expertise. We specialise in supporting young people and adults with complex needs to make positive progress and lead happier, more independent lives.

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008659

Job locations

Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST19 9QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

  • £190,000 full-time salary, with an additional £10,000 for those taking on the Medical Director role
  • *Generous relocation package to support your move*
  • Join a well-supported team including 3.6 WTE consultants, 4 specialty doctors, and a full MDT
  • Strong focus on Positive Behavioural Support and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Opportunities for leadership development, research, and CPD

A strategic leadership opportunity is available for applicants interested in also taking on the Medical Director role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to support the whole hospital service. An additional £10,000 per annum is available for this responsibility.

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact: Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - amit.chatterjee@activecaregroup.co.uk

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week. We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead the MDT in assessment, risk management, and care planning for young people in PICU
  • Conduct regular ward reviews and attend clinical, family, and discharge planning meetings
  • Supervise junior and specialty doctors on site
  • Ensure compliance with national standards and participate in inspections (e.g. CQC, Quality Network reviews)
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement initiatives
  • Represent the service in provider collaborative networks and stakeholder engagement
  • Participate in second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)

A full job description can be provided upon request.

What you'll have:

  • GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
  • Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) status
  • Experience in Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS or crisis assessment settings
  • Confident leader and team player, with a focus on quality and outcomes
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

  • £190,000 + £10,000 for Medical Director responsibility (optional)
  • Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
  • Annual leave
  • Enrolment into pension scheme
  • 2 x annual salary Life Assurance
  • Supervision and support from the Active Care Group Clinical Networks
  • Study leave with associated financial budget
  • Support in research and / or leadership development
  • Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
  • A range of benefits are available via the benefits portal

Job description

Job responsibilities

Why Join Us?

  • £190,000 full-time salary, with an additional £10,000 for those taking on the Medical Director role
  • *Generous relocation package to support your move*
  • Join a well-supported team including 3.6 WTE consultants, 4 specialty doctors, and a full MDT
  • Strong focus on Positive Behavioural Support and Trauma-Informed Care
  • Opportunities for leadership development, research, and CPD

A strategic leadership opportunity is available for applicants interested in also taking on the Medical Director role, working as part of the Senior Leadership Team to support the whole hospital service. An additional £10,000 per annum is available for this responsibility.

To express your interest or arrange an informal conversation, please contact: Dr Amit Chatterjee, Chief Medical Officer - amit.chatterjee@activecaregroup.co.uk

What you'll be working:

Our standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week. We understand the importance of a positive work-life balance, and therefore, if you require some flexibility to better suit your personal or professional needs, we encourage you to discuss this with us, and we will do our best to accommodate your preferences where possible.

What you'll be doing:

  • Lead the MDT in assessment, risk management, and care planning for young people in PICU
  • Conduct regular ward reviews and attend clinical, family, and discharge planning meetings
  • Supervise junior and specialty doctors on site
  • Ensure compliance with national standards and participate in inspections (e.g. CQC, Quality Network reviews)
  • Contribute to clinical governance, audits, and service improvement initiatives
  • Represent the service in provider collaborative networks and stakeholder engagement
  • Participate in second-tier consultant on-call rota (1 in 4)

A full job description can be provided upon request.

What you'll have:

  • GMC registration with CCT in CAMHS Psychiatry (or equivalent)
  • Approved Clinician and Section 12(2) status
  • Experience in Tier 4 inpatient CAMHS or crisis assessment settings
  • Confident leader and team player, with a focus on quality and outcomes
  • Successful candidates will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS

We also want to ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable facilities to participate in job applications or interviews to perform essential job functions. To support this, we are a Disability Confident employer.

What to look forward to:

  • £190,000 + £10,000 for Medical Director responsibility (optional)
  • Medical indemnity reimbursed by Active Care Group
  • Annual leave
  • Enrolment into pension scheme
  • 2 x annual salary Life Assurance
  • Supervision and support from the Active Care Group Clinical Networks
  • Study leave with associated financial budget
  • Support in research and / or leadership development
  • Access to further training through the Apprenticeship Levy via degrees such as the Executive Masters in Medical Leadership (Bayes Business School, London)
  • A range of benefits are available via the benefits portal

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GMC Registration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST19 9QT


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Active Care Group

Address

Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST19 9QT


Employer's website

https://activecaregroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Rebecca Sillery

rebecca.sillery@activecaregroup.co.uk

Details

Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

008659

Job locations

Stafford - Ivetsey Bank Hospital

Stafford

Staffordshire

ST19 9QT


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