Consultant Psychiatrist for CAMHS LD in Reading RG6 6BZ inReading RG6 6BZ PUBLISHED FRI 3 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Flexible, part‑time patterns to fit caring responsibilities and family life
Work for an outstanding CQC‑rated Trust with strong staff survey results
Generous family‑friendly package, 27 days' leave rising, maternity/paternity support
Competitive consultant pay band plus a £15,000 recruitment bonus (if eligible)
Real development, protected time for research, QI and accredited qualifications
Practical commuting help, free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car/EV leasing schemes
This Consultant Psychiatrist role (CAMHS LD, 10 PAs) offers a permanent, part‑time opportunity based at Erlegh House, University of Reading (RG6 6BZ). You will lead specialist assessment and treatment for children and young people with learning disabilities, practising a bio‑psycho‑social approach and contributing to clinical governance. The post sits within an outstanding CQC‑rated Trust, salary £109,725–£145,478 pro rata, with a £15,000 recruitment bonus available to applicants not already employed by Berkshire Healthcare. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration; DBS checks are required and skilled worker sponsorship can be considered.
Berkshire Healthcare actively supports work–life balance and professional development: flexible working and part‑time patterns, protected time for research, quality improvement and leadership, plus accredited QI training. Benefits include 27 days’ annual leave (rising), buy/sell leave, generous NHS pension, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including EVs), staff wellbeing resources and strong staff networks. If this blend of hands‑on CAMHS LD practice, development and family‑friendly working appeals to you, click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert on jobsincare.com to start your application.
Berkshire Healthcare actively supports work–life balance and professional development: flexible working and part‑time patterns, protected time for research, quality improvement and leadership, plus accredited QI training. Benefits include 27 days’ annual leave (rising), buy/sell leave, generous NHS pension, cycle‑to‑work and car leasing (including EVs), staff wellbeing resources and strong staff networks. If this blend of hands‑on CAMHS LD practice, development and family‑friendly working appeals to you, click the "Apply Now" button shown alongside this advert on jobsincare.com to start your application.
Flexible, part‑time patterns to fit caring responsibilities and family life
Work for an outstanding CQC‑rated Trust with strong staff survey results
Generous family‑friendly package, 27 days' leave rising, maternity/paternity support
Competitive consultant pay band plus a £15,000 recruitment bonus (if eligible)
Real development, protected time for research, QI and accredited qualifications
Practical commuting help, free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car/EV leasing schemes
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Flexible, part‑time patterns to fit caring responsibilities and family life; Work for an outstanding CQC‑rated Trust with strong staff survey results; Generous family‑friendly package: 27 days' leave rising, maternity/paternity support; Competitive consultant pay band plus a £15,000 recruitment bonus (if eligible); Real development: protected time for research, QI and accredited qualifications; Practical commuting help: free parking, cycle‑to‑work and car/EV leasing schemes
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