COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (BASILDON)

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in England is seeking a COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST to join their multidisciplinary team in Basildon. This full-time role involves working closely with children, especially those with eating disorders, and providing medical support and guidance. Candidates must have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. The position offers a supportive work environment focused on staff wellbeing and development.

Benefits

Flexible working

Health support

Staff networks

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• CCT or equivalent qualifications.
• Section 12 Approval or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Work within multidisciplinary teams caring for children and young people.
• Provide senior medical support and guidance.
• Participate in on-call rota with a 2% on-call supplement.

Education

GMC registration with license to practice

CCT or equivalent

Section 12 Approval or eligibility

Approved Clinician status or eligibility

Inclusion in or eligibility for the Specialist Register

Job description

Joining #TeamNELFT means becoming part of a welcoming and supportive environment. We are CQC rated Good and aiming for an Outstanding rating. NELFT operates across North East London, Essex, Kent, and Medway, providing community and mental healthcare to adults and children.

We pride ourselves on equality, diversity, staff wellbeing, and development. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers for three years, and hold a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation.

Job overview

COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

Location: Basildon, SS14 1EH

Contract: Substantive, full-time with 10 PAs, DCC, and SPA. Additional PA possible.

Key Qualifications:

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• CCT or equivalent
• Section 12 Approval or eligibility
• Approved Clinician status or eligibility
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for, the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Main duties

• Work within multidisciplinary teams caring for children and young people, especially those with eating disorders.
• Provide senior medical support and guidance.
• Work directly with young people and families, liaising with external CAMHS providers and hospitals.
• Participate in on-call rota (currently 1:7, with 2% on-call supplement).
• Support team members and collaborate with other professionals and agencies.

Person specification

• GMC registration with license to practice.
• CCT or equivalent.
• Section 12 approval or eligibility.
• Inclusion in or eligibility for the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST.

We support our staff with extensive wellbeing, diversity, and development initiatives, including flexible working, health support, and staff networks.