Health and Community Services
Job summary
Following a significant redesign, and a new model of care which will support all children and young people to thrive, Jersey CAMHS we are looking to recruit an additional consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our multi-disciplinary team. The successful applicant will join the three existing consultants. This is an exciting time to join CAMHS with the launch of the service redesign and significant investment into the service. There is opportunity for private practice and a chance to make a real difference to patient outcomes.
Situated just 40 minutes flying time from London with
excellent transport links to Europe the small beautiful Island of Jersey enjoys
great weather, sandy beaches surrounded by soaring cliffs and offers a healthy
work-life balance. There are excellent opportunities for a wide range of
outdoor activities including sailing, diving, kayaking and paddle boarding. Jersey
has the ideal lifestyle and work environment.
The post holder will be expected to take on the
full range of duties including the routine and emergency diagnosis and
management of children and young people with significant mental health problems up to the age of 18, the support of other team members and providing
consultation and advice to other agencies.
Successful applicants will be encourage to develop a special interest
and take a clinical lead in one of the following areas
Eating Disorders
Crisis Intervention
Neurodevelopmental
Disorders
Transition
Main duties of the job
The service has expanded and continues to develop its service delivery to meet the needs of the community. As a senior clinician you will have opportunity to shape the service and influence child mental health more widely on the island.
Full travelling expenses are paid from a UK port of entry, with a generous relocation package available and the appointee may take advantage of Jersey taxation policies. The post attracts residential qualifications and Jersey has excellent affordable private education for children. Under Jersey Law, applicants must possess FULL registration, with the General Medical Council and hold a licence to practise.
The Government of Jersey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (to include children) and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this position will work with vulnerable people, the selection process will involve safeguarding measures and include an enhanced DBS check.
Living in Jersey is also financially attractive. We have a flat rate of 22% income tax which compares favourably to the UK and we offer a generous public sector pension scheme, which is not subject to UK lifetime or annual contribution restrictions. The Jersey Consultant Contract is similar to the UK but with a higher level of increments. Subject to satisfactory performance, annual incremental progression is automatic for between points 1 to 17 on the pay scale. Formal applications are required for points 18 to 20.
Person Specification
Skills/Personal Qualities
Essential
- Ability to take a leadership role in a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care and staff morale
- Ability to manage own time, workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to appraise own performance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- Evidence of specific achievements that demonstrate leadership skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Primary Medical Degree
- Full GMC Registration & License to Practice
- To have obtained CCT and be on specialist register for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- To have obtained CESR and be on the specialist register or,
- Within 6 months of obtaining CCT with recommendation of programme director
- Higher speciality training or equivalent experience
- Eligibility for Section 12 approval {Mental Health Law Approval}
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent
- Relevant higher degree, e.g. MD. PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
- Section 12 approval or equivalent
- Dual accreditation e.g. Forensic, Learning Disability
Experience
Essential
- Experience of assessing and treating children and young people in acute and community psychiatric settings
- Specialty experience CAMHS
- Experience in crisis work
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist experience relevant to the post
- Experience of working with young people at risk of offending or who have offended
- Experience of working young people who misuse alcohol or substances
- Experience of working with young people with Eating Disorders
- Experience of working with Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Knowledge and Teaching
Essential
- Understanding of the management skills required to function successfully as a consultant
- Ability to use IT, including email and the internet
- Knowledge of risk management
- Knowledge of recent developments and drug advances in Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Commitment to and experience of undergraduate and postgraduate learning and teaching
- Understand principles of teaching
Desirable
- Teaching qualification or previous experience as teaching lead
Closing Date: 31 July 2026
To apply for this job please visit www.jobs.nhs.uk.