COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (CHADWELL HEATH, RM6 4XH)

TN United Kingdom; Melton; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join a dynamic CAMHS team. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on young people's mental health, providing high-quality interventions in a supportive environment. With a commitment to continuous improvement and professional development, you will be part of a team that values innovation and collaboration. Enjoy a generous welcome package and the chance to grow your career while making a difference in the community. Join us in delivering outstanding care and support to those who need it most.

Benefits

Welcome Payment initiative

Generous Welcome Package

Continuous Improvement Culture

Work-Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with 2+ years experience.
• Experience in delivering psychotherapy in a CAMHS setting.

Responsibilities

• Support and liaise with professionals while managing a clinical caseload.
• Participate in MDT meetings and receive clinical supervision.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Team Collaboration

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Post-graduate training in psychological practice

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

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COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (CHADWELL HEATH, RM6 4XH), Chadwell

Client:

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Chadwell, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

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.

Job overview

We are seeking a Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our busy and dynamic outpatient CAMHS team in Redbridge on a permanent contract. We have a growing and supportive therapy team, and we are looking for a psychotherapist who is passionate about young people’s mental health and wellbeing to join us in the delivery of high quality and effective CAMHS interventions.

This role requires a post-graduate qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body and have 2 years plus experience in delivering psychotherapy in a CAMHS setting.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be an effective team member, using their own initiative, supporting their peers and team lead. They will have a commitment to actively support, liaise with other professionals & agencies as we embed a trauma and culturally informed model of practice within the service. They will receive regular clinical supervision from the lead psychologist and will be expected to attend and participate in MDT team meetings. This role is suited to a candidate who is keen on service development, as well as managing a clinical caseload.

Recent CPD organised for our team members include: DBT skills, TF-CBT & ADOS-2. Our team has strong links with the Trust Research & Development department.

Working for our organisation

Starting with NELFT

NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.

Probationary Period

This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).

High-Cost Area Supplement

This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Why Work for CAMHS in Redbridge?

• A Culture of Continuous Improvement:
  We are actively undergoing a Review of Structure and Pathways , ensuring that our team benefits from clear and exciting career progression opportunities.
• Open Days at The Grove – Discover Our Unique Environment:
  We invite prospective therapists and mental health professionals to join us at our Open Days.
• Generous Welcome Package –
  To recognize the hard-to-recruit nature of certain roles, NELFT offers a Welcome Payment initiative.
• Investing in Your Development:
  Psychological Professions within NELFT are friendly, supportive and innovative.
• Work-Life Balance & Support:
  NELFT is recognized as a Top Ten Employer for working families.
• Hear from Our Team:
  Don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from your future colleagues.

By choosing to work with CAMHS Redbridge, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to best practices, personal growth, and delivering outstanding care to our community.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice.

Experience

• Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed or challenging children/young people.

Knowledge

• An awareness of NHS priorities.

We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically.