The Cambian Group

Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS

The closing date is 27 December 2025

Job summary

Are you an outstanding Clinical Lead or ambitious Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for new challenge, career development and a competitive salary? Package includes;- Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Clinical Lead.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute to, and influence the development of our therapeutic framework (STEP/Sensory & Supportive, Totally inclusive, Enabling, Progressive), including our trauma informed & trauma responsive Clinical Model. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you must be able to show initiative, demonstrating clear decision making and leadership skills. For more information on our residential services please click on the below link; Residential care for mental health difficulties - https://www.cambiangroup.com/residential-services/our-care-homes/mental-health-services/

About us

We have an excellent full-time opportunity if you are interested, you will be working across Cambian Specialist Mental Health Residential Services as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to develop and oversee the delivery of the very best care across this growing service. This will also involve the provision of remote governance and psychiatric oversight of our satellite homes within the Specialist Mental Health Services division.

Details

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,000 to £18,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPBA6A219B

Job locations

Wisbech

CB8 7LF


Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Clinical Lead or ambitious Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for new challenge, career development and a competitive salary?

Package includes;- Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Clinical Lead.

We have an excellent full-time opportunity if you are interested, you will be working across Cambian Specialist Mental Health Residential Services as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to develop and oversee the delivery of the very best care across this growing service. This will also involve the provision of remote governance and psychiatric oversight of our satellite homes within the Specialist Mental Health Services division.

We are committed in supporting you with your professional development, including internal peer network opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence.

You will contribute to, and influence the development of our therapeutic framework (STEP/Sensory & Supportive, Totally inclusive, Enabling, Progressive), including our trauma informed & trauma responsive Clinical Model.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you must be able to show initiative, demonstrating clear decision making and leadership skills.

For more information on our residential services please click on the below link;

Residential care for mental health difficulties -https://www.cambiangroup.com/residential-services/our-care-homes/mental-health-services/

For an informal chat about our opportunities, please contacthttp://Jodie.stott@cambiangroup.comor click apply and we will be happy to contact you with more information.

Requirements

MRCPsych Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent Full General Medical Council registration Be on the Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Approved Clinician status (Section 12, Mental Health Act) Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in busy environment Able to evidence good multi-disciplinary team working while working as the only psychiatric practitioner on site Driving License and/or the ability to travel between sites Package includes:Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

All candidates will be subject to anenhanced DBS checkandreference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children and young people that we support.

Location: Newmarket

Salary: Up to £180,000 per annum

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you an outstanding Clinical Lead or ambitious Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for new challenge, career development and a competitive salary?

Package includes;- Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available

The Cambian Group, the UKs largest provider of specialist services in education, mental health rehabilitation and learning disabilities, is looking for a dedicated, caring individual to join the company as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Clinical Lead.

We have an excellent full-time opportunity if you are interested, you will be working across Cambian Specialist Mental Health Residential Services as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Lead. In this role, you'll combine clinical expertise with sound strategic acumen and inspiring leadership to develop and oversee the delivery of the very best care across this growing service. This will also involve the provision of remote governance and psychiatric oversight of our satellite homes within the Specialist Mental Health Services division.

We are committed in supporting you with your professional development, including internal peer network opportunities. You will lead on all aspects of clinical practice & serve as an example of operational excellence.

You will contribute to, and influence the development of our therapeutic framework (STEP/Sensory & Supportive, Totally inclusive, Enabling, Progressive), including our trauma informed & trauma responsive Clinical Model.

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, you must be able to show initiative, demonstrating clear decision making and leadership skills.

For more information on our residential services please click on the below link;

Residential care for mental health difficulties -https://www.cambiangroup.com/residential-services/our-care-homes/mental-health-services/

For an informal chat about our opportunities, please contacthttp://Jodie.stott@cambiangroup.comor click apply and we will be happy to contact you with more information.

Requirements

MRCPsych Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or equivalent Full General Medical Council registration Be on the Specialist Register for Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Approved Clinician status (Section 12, Mental Health Act) Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in busy environment Able to evidence good multi-disciplinary team working while working as the only psychiatric practitioner on site Driving License and/or the ability to travel between sites Package includes:Protected SPA time; Paid Study leave; Peer Network support; No on call requirement; Hybrid working models available

Note:

Successful candidates will need to meet the person specification in order to be offered this post.

All candidates will be subject to anenhanced DBS checkandreference checks.

Cambian is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the children and young people that we support.

Location: Newmarket

Salary: Up to £180,000 per annum

Person Specification

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Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

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Desirable

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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

The Cambian Group

Address

Wisbech

CB8 7LF


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Cambian Group

Address

Wisbech

CB8 7LF


Employer's website

https://www.cambiangroup.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter

Sandra Knowles

VPBA6A219B.1286@vacancyposter.com

03332220710

Details

Date posted

27 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10,000 to £18,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VPBA6A219B

Job locations

Wisbech

CB8 7LF


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