Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience assessing and treating children and adolescents.
- Experience
Confidence delivering care both face-to-face and via online consultations.
- Experience
Excellent communication skills with children, young people, and families.
- Experience
Commitment to high standards of clinical care and ethical practice.
- Qualifications
Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
- Qualifications
CCT in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or equivalent specialist registration.
- Person key attributes
Patient-centred and family-focused
- Person key attributes
Professional, empathetic, and approachable
- Person key attributes
Highly organised and self-directed
- Person key attributes
Collaborative team player
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience working in private practice.
- Experience
Experience with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, ASD).
- Experience
Familiarity with NICE guidelines and private healthcare pathways.
- Experience
Interest in service development or clinical leadership.
- Qualifications
Experience working in private practice.
- Qualifications
Experience with neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g. ADHD, ASD).
- Qualifications
Familiarity with NICE guidelines and private healthcare pathways.
- Qualifications
Interest in service development or clinical leadership.
- Person key attributes
Basic IT Skills
Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team. The role involves providing high-quality psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment for children and young people, either face-to-face at our Leamington Spa clinic or via secure online platforms.
The role offers flexibility in working hours and modality, making it suitable for clinicians seeking part-time or full-time private practice alongside other commitments.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents.
- Diagnose and manage a range of mental health conditions, including neurodevelopmental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.
- Develop and review treatment plans, including medication management where appropriate.
- Provide follow-up appointments and ongoing clinical care.
- Deliver clear, compassionate feedback to patients and families.
Multi-Disciplinary & Collaborative Working
- Work collaboratively with psychologists, therapists, nurses, and administrative staff.
- Liaise with parents/carers, schools, GPs, and other professionals as required.
- Participate in MDT discussions and care planning.
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality clinical records.
- Produce professional reports and correspondence suitable for GPs, schools, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure documentation meets GMC, organisational, and GDPR standards.
Governance & Professional Practice
- Work in accordance with GMC guidance, NICE standards, and best clinical practice.
- Maintain appropriate indemnity and revalidation requirements.
- Participate in clinical audit, peer review, and supervision as required.
About us
About JM Mental Health & Atrom Mindcare Group
JM Mental Health is a private psychiatric clinic based in Leamington Spa and forms part of the Atrom Mindcare Group, a progressive and growing provider of high-quality mental health services across the UK.
We deliver patient-centred, evidence-based psychiatric care for children and adolescents, working closely with families, schools, and professionals. Our services are designed to be accessible, ethical, and responsive, offering both in-person and remote consultations.
Details
- Date posted: 14 April 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Reference number: E0483-26-0006
- Job locations: 39a, Regent Street, Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5EE
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This advert is for Consultant Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent with Atrom Mindcare Limited in Leamington Spa, England. It is listed as a Consultant Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Oct 2026.
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