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Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Inpatient & Early Psychosis Focus
Permanent Full-Time Role | Lead a Flagship Inpatient Unit for Youth Psychiatry
We are seeking an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dedicated inpatient adolescent mental health service, with added leadership responsibilities in an early intervention service for young people presenting with first-episode psychosis.
This is a permanent full-time staff specialist position suited to psychiatrists who are passionate about delivering impactful care, leading multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to systemic improvements in youth mental health.
You'll be working within a supportive and progressive mental health service in a specialist 12-bed adolescent inpatient unit, while also contributing to an early psychosis program for youth up to 25 years old.
The Opportunity
This exciting dual-focus role includes:
Consultant leadership within a Tier 4 Adolescent Inpatient Unit, catering to complex and high-acuity cases
Clinical leadership in an early psychosis program supporting adolescents and young adults in their first presentation
Supervision of registrars, involvement in teaching and service development
Close collaboration with emergency, community, adult, and CYMHS teams to ensure continuity of care
Active participation in cross-sector collaboration, especially for complex youth presentations
You'll work as part of a seasoned clinical team focused on early intervention, family engagement, and recovery-oriented practice.
What We're Looking For
FRANZCP, with Certificate of Advanced Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (or working towards it)
Experience in acute adolescent mental health, inpatient care, or youth early psychosis intervention
Strong skills in team leadership, family-based care, and diagnostic formulation
Familiarity with relevant state legislation, mental health policy, and patient safety principles
A passion for service innovation, teaching, and quality improvement
Position Details
Employment type: Permanent, Full-Time
Role focus: Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry + Early Psychosis
Competitive salary and allowances per public hospital award
Participation in the Consultant on-call roster
CPD, research, and service development time allocated
About the Unit
This inpatient service provides care for some of the most acutely unwell adolescents in the state, with admission supported by a well-resourced multidisciplinary team.
You'll help shape a service that integrates evidence-based acute care with trauma-informed practice and family partnership.
The psychosis stream sits within a broader early intervention model and focuses on youth up to age 25, supporting their recovery and integration into community-based care.
About Paragon Medics
At Paragon Medics, our goal is to ensure your next role matches your career interests, subspecialty passions, and lifestyle preferences.
We partner directly with mental health services to offer:
Support with credentialing, relocation, and onboarding
Confidential career advisory and CV support
Long-term placement assistance across Australia & NZ
How to Apply
Contact Kiran at Paragon Medics for a confidential discussion or to express interest in this position:
📞 +61 2 8316 2844 ✉️ ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: New South Wales, Australia
Posted: 2025-10-17 13:03:40
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Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Exceptional Multi-Site Opportunities
Help Shape the Future of Youth Mental Health Care
We're seeking passionate and experienced Consultant Psychiatrists with subspecialty interest or experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join one of Australia's most progressive Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS).
These roles offer both clinical diversity and meaningful impact, across multiple specialist areas, including:
Acute Care & Crisis Response
Specialist Inpatient Psychiatry
Community Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Gender Diversity Psychiatry
Multiple full-time and part-time positions are available across inpatient, community and specialist outpatient services.
These roles offer genuine flexibility, strong peer support, and access to research and leadership opportunities.
Your Role
As a Consultant Psychiatrist within this well-supported CAMHS program, you will:
Deliver high-quality psychiatric care across a range of service settings (inpatient, crisis, community, and outpatient)
Provide clinical leadership within a multidisciplinary team
Contribute to service planning, quality improvement, and research
Supervise and mentor junior medical staff, including registrars and medical students
Participate in case conferences, family meetings, and care coordination
Support an evidence-based and trauma-informed approach to care
Available Subspecialty Streams
🏥 Inpatient Psychiatry Unit
Work in a Tier-4 specialist inpatient mental health service for young people under 16.
Join a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, allied health and medical staff delivering high-acuity, high-impact care.
📞 Acute Care & Crisis Response
Provide immediate mental health support via video and phone consultations for children and adolescents in crisis.
This includes triage of urgent referrals and liaison with hospital emergency teams.
🏳️🌈 Gender Diversity Service
Join a unique specialist team supporting young people and families navigating gender identity and gender diversity.
This role is outpatient-focused and offers opportunities for innovation and advocacy.
🏘️ Community CAMHS
Work across diverse metro locations in outpatient clinics serving children and adolescents experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.
You'll collaborate closely with families, schools, and local services.
Position Details
Multiple permanent and fixed-term consultant roles available
Flexible FTE options - part-time, full-time, sessional and job-share models supported
Attractive salary: $352,000 - $448,000 p.a.
Generous professional development support and relocation assistance
Multidisciplinary support, regular supervision, and CPD time
A strong, values-driven CAMHS leadership team
You'll Need
Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) or equivalent
Specialist registration with AHPRA, or eligibility for registration
Completion (or near completion) of Advanced Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (or equivalent overseas experience)
3+ years of specialist-level experience (overseas equivalents from UK, Ireland, NZ, USA, or Canada welcome)
Strong commitment to team-based care, quality improvement and family engagement
Must meet vaccination and child protection screening requirements
About Us
At Paragon Medics, we're focused on supporting psychiatry professionals in securing rewarding, flexible and purpose-driven roles across Australia.
We partner directly with leading mental health services to offer career-enhancing opportunities that combine clinical excellence, professional support, and lifestyle alignment.
This opportunity places you in one of Australia's most innovative CAMHS programs, where you'll be supported by experienced peers and a leadership team genuinely committed to clinician wellbeing and service excellence.
Let's Talk
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Type: Permanent Location: Western Australia, Australia
Salary / Rate: AU$352000 - AU$448000 per annum + generous allowances & benefits
Posted: 2025-10-17 12:42:38
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Psychiatry Registrar - Principal House Officer (PHO)
Advance Your Psychiatry Career in a High-Support, High-Exposure Environment
An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated and capable Psychiatry Registrar (PHO level) to join a dynamic mental health team within one of Australia's largest and most well-respected public health services.
This role offers excellent clinical exposure, strong supervision, and access to a supportive, multidisciplinary team committed to training and professional growth.
Whether you're working toward RANZCP Fellowship or seeking a highly structured PHO year, this opportunity provides diverse rotations, academic support, and hands-on experience across acute, inpatient, and community psychiatry.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver day-to-day psychiatric care under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist
Rotate through a mix of inpatient, outpatient, and emergency psychiatry settings
Conduct psychiatric assessments, develop management plans, and review patient progress
Collaborate with senior clinicians, nursing, allied health, and medical staff to ensure holistic care
Take part in teaching, case presentations, supervision of junior doctors, and hospital-wide education programs
Participate in clinical audits, outcome reviews, and continuous service improvement initiatives
Contribute to discharge planning and communication with patients, families, and carers
Assist with community and home-based visits where relevant to the rotation
Comply with all safety, quality, and clinical governance frameworks within the service
Role Details
Temporary full-time contract (with potential for future part-time or job-share arrangements)
Multiple rotation options across a major metropolitan mental health service
Salary: $4,966 - $5,758 per fortnight + super + penalties
Opportunities to transition into training positions or permanent registrar posts
Supportive supervision and professional development in line with RANZCP standards
You'll Need
MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
Current registration or eligibility for registration with AHPRA
Previous experience or strong interest in psychiatry
Commitment to clinical education and continuous learning
Excellent communication skills and ability to work well within a team
Willingness to participate in on-call and after-hours rosters
Additional Requirements
Fully vaccinated against MMR, Varicella, Pertussis, and Hepatitis B
Willingness to undergo tuberculosis screening
Valid driver's licence (government vehicle use may be required)
About Us
At Paragon Medics, we specialise in placing medical professionals in Australia's most rewarding clinical roles — from career-track registrar pathways to consultant and leadership positions.
Our goal is to support your progression while ensuring each opportunity aligns with your lifestyle, values, and long-term goals.
This role offers the chance to join a forward-thinking mental health service that prioritises clinical supervision, staff wellbeing, and a culture of respect, learning, and safety.
You'll work in a service known for its strong registrar teaching, excellent rotation variety, and multidisciplinary integration.
Want to Know More?
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Type: Permanent Location: Queensland, Australia
Salary / Rate: generous allowances & benefits
Posted: 2025-10-17 12:33:43
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals.
Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
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*To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
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Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-16 17:59:57
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals.
Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
*
*To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
*
*
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-16 17:59:24
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthetic Registrar/Fellows to work in an exceptional independent private hospital next to Central London.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This is one of the UK's largest independent charitable hospitals.
Our commitment to our patients is in the quality of our care, the range of our services and the quality of our consultants and staff
*
*To be considered for this position you must be a non-training grade doctor who is able to demonstrate their paediatric experience
*
*
Key responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality elective and emergency anaesthetic service
Engage in clinical governance activities such as critical incident reporting, attend morbidity and mortality meetings, perform audit, and participate in any mandatory training deemed necessary
Actively engage in the teaching and training of other members of the anaesthetic department and hospital staff
Engage with quality improvement activity
Perform additional management and administrative tasks as deemed appropriate to the position
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Post FRCA stage 2 or 3 trainees, who have completed stage 2 paediatric competencies or Non HEE trainee who has completed FRCA and competencies
Commitment to support hospital develop successfully, safe and effective paediatric day case surgical pathway
Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace
Ability to work under pressure in a multi-disciplinary environment
Ability to prioritise clinical needs
If successful you will receive an excellent competitive salary.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 37.5 hours a week on days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Private healthcare scheme worth up to £20,000 per year
27 days annual leave
Blue Light Card discounts
Interest-free season ticket loans
Cycle to work scheme
Free eye check-up vouchers with contribution towards lenses
Free newspaper and media subscriptions
Local Business discounts
Discount in our Hospice Charity shop
Refer a Friend scheme
Free Cinema Society Membership offering discounted tickets
Personal development and training courses
Annual events and recognition awards
Career progression and increments
For employees joining us from the NHS, we can provide continuation of your NHS pension
Reference ID: 7038
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-16 17:58:59
