CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist Part-Time
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Elysium Healthcare CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist Part-Time
The closing date is 30 September 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a CYPMHS 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. As a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (3 days/week) you will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young persons unique needs. 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 accura
Main duties of the job
The job involves working as a CYPMHS Consultant Psychiatrist at Rhodes Wood Hospital within the Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. The role entails providing specialist psychiatric care to young individuals aged between 12 and 18 who are dealing with eating disorders. The position requires a commitment of three days a week and revolves around delivering evidence-based, tailor-made treatment programs. Key responsibilities include reviewing referrals, conducting admissions assessments, and formulating effective management plans. The consultant will lead risk assessments and coordinate physical health evaluations, while also offering clinical leadership, supervision, and reflective practice for key team members. Additionally, the role involves supervising non-training grade doctors and psychiatric trainees and participating in an on-call rota to support colleagues during leave. Collaboration with various stakeholders like GPs, CYPMHS community teams, and commissioners is crucial to ensure continuous care.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a significant organization in the healthcare sector with a workforce exceeding 8,000 individuals. It operates over 90 services across England and Wales, covering a broad spectrum of healthcare needs such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, as well as Children & Education. It forms part of Ramsay Health Care, which is a global network operating in 10 countries with more than 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium Healthcare uniquely approaches care delivery, emphasizing inclusive and accessible recruitment as a Disability Confident employer. It mandates that all staff understand their responsibility to promote and ensure the welfare of service users. Ensuring safety and competence is vital in their recruitment process, requiring candidates to undergo a DBS disclosure to maintain high standards of care and safety for both staff and service users.
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
1544581311
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a CYPMHS 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.
As a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (3 days/week) you will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs.
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 (Pro rata)
- £10,000 signing on fee
- 30 days annual leave (Pro rata) 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you passionate about transforming young lives through expert psychiatric care? Join Rhodes Wood Hospital, a supportive and experienced team as a CYPMHS 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.
As a Part-time Consultant Psychiatrist (3 days/week) you will work in a service that delivers evidence-based, individualised treatment programmes designed to meet each young person’s unique needs.
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 (Pro rata)
- £10,000 signing on fee
- 30 days annual leave (Pro rata) 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with a licence to practise. Experience of CYPMHS Eating Disorders
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Elysium Healthcare
Address
Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Elysium Healthcare
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
1544581311
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
AL9 6NN
United Kingdom
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