Consultant Psychiatrist, CYP Service – Self-Employed Contractor

Psychiatry UK

Consultant Psychiatrist providing mental health care for Children and Young People at Psychiatry UK. Offering specialist assessment and treatment as a self-employed contractor in a digital-first environment.

Posted 7/30/2026contractRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of Children and Young People with mental health conditions, ensuring adherence to clinical governance and regulatory standards. Proficient in delivering evidence-based interventions and adapting to digital-first clinical service models.

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Medical DegreePostgraduate Qualification (MRCPsych)Full GMC RegistrationCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent PsychiatryMinimum Two Years’ Post-CCT Practice in CAMHS

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Hard Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentDiagnosis of Mental Health ConditionsEvidence-Based InterventionsClinical Governance FrameworksQuality Assurance in CareTreatment of ADHDTreatment of ASDManagement of Mental Health ConditionsRemote Clinical Service DeliveryMultidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Full GMC Registration with Licence to PracticeCertificate of Completion of Training (CCT)

Industry Keywords

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)Neurodevelopmental PathwaysMental Health ConditionsQuality AssuranceRegulatory Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide specialist psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and management of Children and Young People with various mental health conditions
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Deliver evidence-based interventions and support to patients
Maintain high standards of care with robust quality assurance through feedback systems
Adapt to digital-first and remote clinical service delivery models

Requirements

What you’ll need

Medical degree with a postgraduate qualification (MRCPsych or equivalent)
Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Paediatrics
Minimum of two years’ post-CCT practice in CAMHS and/or community neurodevelopmental pathways
Strong understanding of clinical governance frameworks and regulatory requirements in mental health services
In-depth knowledge of evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of CYP mental health conditions, including ADHD and ASD

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Dedicated support for safeguarding and well-being
Access to diverse referral sources for patient population
Streamlined payment system for financial transactions
Pre-configured equipment for online workspace