COMMUNITY ADULT CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST MHWT - NORTH (WANSTEAD)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Community CAMHS Specialty Doctor to join their team in providing exceptional mental health care to children and young people. This role offers the opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team, delivering innovative solutions and support to those in need. With a commitment to staff development and well-being, the organization is recognized for its inclusive culture and comprehensive training programs. If you are motivated to make a difference in the lives of young patients and thrive in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation Expenses

Career Development

Training Opportunities

Staff Benefits

Qualifications

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice is essential.
• At least 4 years of postgraduate training in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children with mental health needs.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams in mental health care.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Guidance

Mental Disorder Management

Education

Full GMC Registration

Postgraduate Training in Psychiatry

Section 12 Certification

Job description

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Client:

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.

The Trust has award-winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for three consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.

Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video.

Job overview

COMMUNITY CAMHS SPECIALTY DOCTOR

(CHADWELL HEATH, RM6 4XH)

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.

Contract

Substantive

Hours

None

Location

Grovelands, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 4XH

Qualifications needed:

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Section 12 certification, or a commitment to work towards this.
• Mastery in the management of a broad range of mental disorders in children, including neurodevelopmental disorders.
• At least 4 years of full-time postgraduate training (or its equivalent gained on a part-time basis) of which at least 2 years will be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee or shall have equivalent experience and competencies.

Main duties of the job

To be successful in your application, you will need:

• To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values,
• To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Child and Adolescent mental health care,
• Essential understanding of current developments in adult mental health care,
• To be a team player.

Relocation expenses, career development and training, and various staff benefits are included.

Working for our organisation

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over a million people, ensuring our patients, family, and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex, and Kent.

Our skilled healthcare professionals are at the forefront of evidence-based innovation, with access to extensive training, CPD, peer support, supervision, and appraisal systems.

We are recruiting for a Community CAMHS Specialty Doctor in Redbridge, Chadwell Heath, Essex. This is a substantive, full-time, replacement post, vacant soon.

You will work with a team of consultant psychiatrists, specialty doctors, and trainees, influencing future treatment models.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Expected to:

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs across Redbridge.
• Provide senior medical support, clinical guidance, and supervision.
• Work directly with children, young people, and their families, liaising with external CAMHS providers and hospitals.
• Develop links with local acute trusts’ A&E departments and inpatient wards.
• Assess, manage, plan, and deliver care for allocated patients.
• Support peers and team managers, working independently when needed.
• Liaise with other health and social professionals and supervise junior colleagues.

Person specification

• Full GMC Registration with a license to practice.
• Section 12 certification or a commitment to obtain it.
• Expertise in managing a broad range of child mental disorders, neurodevelopmental, and eating disorders.
• At least 4 years of postgraduate training, with 2 in relevant specialty training or equivalent experience.

We support our employees holistically, with initiatives promoting equality, diversity, flexible working, health, and wellbeing. We encourage discussions about flexible working arrangements to accommodate individual needs.