CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young persons unique needs. As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods. You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding require

Main duties of the job

Join Rhodes Wood Hospital as a Consultant Psychiatrist in the Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS). Provide specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. Responsibilities include reviewing referrals, conducting admission assessments, leading risk assessments, and providing clinical leadership. Supervise doctors and psychiatric trainees, participate in on-call rota, and support colleagues during leave. Maintain accurate records, collaborate with stakeholders, participate in clinical governance, and engage in CPD. Interest in research and teaching encouraged. Requires GMC registration in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and experience in CYPMHS Eating Disorders.

About us

Elysium Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With more than 90 services across England and Wales, the organization focuses on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium promotes career growth and movement within its network. As part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium is part of a global network spanning 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. The organization is committed to inclusive recruitment and requires staff to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users, with all candidates subject to a DBS disclosure.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1544581310
• Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Hertfordshire, AL9 6NN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a Consultant Psychiatrist within our Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CYPMHS), providing specialist care for young people aged 12 to 18 with eating disorders. You will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs.

As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will review referrals, conduct admission assessments, and ensure effective management plans are in place. You will lead risk assessments, oversee physical health evaluations, and provide clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key workers within the team. Your role will include supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees, participating in the on-call rota (currently 1 in 6), and supporting cross-cover arrangements for colleagues during leave periods.

You will uphold governance standards, maintain accurate records, and ensure culturally competent practice aligned with safeguarding requirements. Collaboration is key—you will establish strong working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, commissioners, and other stakeholders to ensure continuity of care. Participation in clinical governance, annual appraisal, and CPD is essential, alongside an interest in research and teaching to support service development.

As a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, you will be required to:

• Review referrals and determine appropriateness for admission
• Conduct Admission assessment and ensure effective management plans
• To participate in the assessment and management of children and young people referred to the Service
• To conduct risk assessment and review regularly
• To assess physical health
• To provide leadership, supervision, reflection, and risk management to the key workers on the team
• To abide by, and contribute to, the governance arrangements and processes of the service. This includes providing a culturally competent practice, appropriate record keeping, and discharging duties under the safeguarding children agenda.
• To supervise non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees allocated to the teams.
• To enact cross cover arrangements for annual, study and professional leave, with the other child and adolescent psychiatrists in the department.
• Participation in the CYPMHS Consultant on-call duty rota.
• To participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
• An interest in research and a willingness to supervise trainees will be encouraged.
• To establish effective working relationships with GPs, CYPMHS community teams, specialists and commissioners.
• To uphold the principles of Clinical Governance and adhere to the organisation’s clinical governance requirements.
• To take part in an Annual Appraisal Programme, with the development of Personal Development Plans, focused on Continuing Professional Development.
• To adhere to all the organisations policies and procedures.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise.
• Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Competitive annual salary
• £5000 car allowance
• £10,000 signing on fee
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and your birthday off!
• A Group Personal Pension Plan (GPPP) and pension contribution
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Voluntary benefits
• Medical indemnity cover
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).