COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (FOLKESTONE & DOVER)

NHS; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist to join their team in Folkestone. This full-time role offers the chance to provide expert psychiatric care to children and young people while working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The organization is committed to innovation and professional development, ensuring that staff are equipped to deliver the best care possible. With a focus on mental health, this position allows for significant influence in service development and the opportunity to engage in career growth. Join a compassionate environment that values diversity and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Just & Compassionate Culture

Award-winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

Vivup employee benefits platform

Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & Wellness initiatives

Flexible and agile working options

Cycle to work scheme

Retail Discounts

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice is essential.
• CCT or equivalent is required for this position.
• Eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide care as part of multidisciplinary teams across Folkestone and Dover.
• Work directly with young people and their families.
• Participate in the on-call rota and support team members.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care

Team Collaboration

Senior Medical Support

Communication with Families

Education

Full GMC Registration

CCT or Equivalent

Section 12 Approval

Approved Clinician Status

Inclusion in Specialist Register

Job description

COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (FOLKESTONE & DOVER)

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

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

Contract: Substantive

Hours: To be discussed

On-call Frequency: 1:14; Category A - 3% on-call supplement

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:

• Demonstrate alignment with NELFT's values
• Be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Child and Adolescent mental health care
• Maintain an understanding of current developments in mental health care
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Engage in career development and training opportunities

Additional Benefits and Culture:

• Just & Compassionate Culture
• Award-winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
• Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme
• Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health & Wellness initiatives
• 11 Staff Networks including parents & carers, ethnic minorities, LGBT+, and Disability networks
• Retail Discounts
• Flexible and agile working options
• Cycle to work scheme

About Us:

Why NELFT?

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health trust serving over 4.9 million people. We are committed to delivering the best care across North East London, Essex, and Kent, with a focus on innovation, evidence-based practice, and professional development.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, substantive CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist role based at Cherry Tree House, Folkestone. The post involves working with a team of professionals, influencing service development, and providing expert psychiatric care to children and young people.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide care as part of multidisciplinary teams across Folkestone and Dover
• Offer senior medical support and guidance
• Work directly with young people and their families, liaising with external providers and hospitals
• Participate in the on-call rota (currently 1:14, with a 3% on-call supplement)
• Support team members and collaborate with other health and social professionals

Person Specification:

GMC:

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practice

Qualifications:

• CCT or equivalent

Knowledge:

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

Other:

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.