COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (FOLKESTONE & DOVER)

TN United Kingdom; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental healthcare is seeking a dedicated Community CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist for its Folkestone & Dover locations. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that values staff development and well-being. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing essential care to children and young people with mental health needs, while also collaborating with families and external mental health providers. The organization prides itself on its commitment to equality and diversity, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a meaningful impact in the community. Join this forward-thinking team and contribute to improving mental health services.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive working environment

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential.
• CCT or equivalent required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children and young people with mental health needs.
• Work directly with families and liaise with external providers.

Skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Communication with families

Guidance and support

Collaborative working

Education

Full GMC registration

CCT or equivalent

Section 12 Approval

Approved Clinician status

Inclusion in Specialist Register

Job description

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COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (FOLKESTONE & DOVER), Folkestone

Client:

NELFT NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Folkestone, 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

COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

(FOLKESTONE & DOVER, CT18 8AN)

Contract: Substantive

Hours: 10 PAs with PA DCC and SPA

Location: Cherry Tree House, Cheriton High Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 8AN

Qualifications needed:

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

Main duties of the job

You will be expected to:

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, across Folkestone and Dover.
• Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team.
• Work directly with young people and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external CAMHS mental health providers and acute hospitals.
• Participate in the on-call rota frequency is currently 1:14, with a 3% of basic salary, Category A on-call supplement.
• Support your peers and team leader, and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative.
• Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals, and agencies.

Person specification

GMC

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications

• CCT or equivalent

Knowledge

• Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.