Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health care is seeking a dedicated Locum Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a dynamic community team for a year. This role involves providing essential mental health services to young individuals and their families, ensuring a compassionate and inclusive approach. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, working closely with various stakeholders to make a meaningful impact. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a pioneering organization that values excellence and compassion in mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in child and adolescent mental health services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality specialist mental healthcare to young people.
• Work closely with families and community partners.

Skills

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Mental Health Care

Relational Therapies

Community Outreach

Education

Medical Degree

Specialization in Psychiatry

Job description

We are seeking a Locum Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our South Camden Community CAMHS team for 12 months.

The South Camden Open Minded - Community CAMHS is a busy multi-disciplinary team providing a comprehensive service to young people aged 0-18 and their families. The team receives approximately 350-500 referrals per year, with outreach to schools and other community partners. There is close liaison and joint working with the Camden Adolescent Intensive Support Service (CAISS) for more risky cases or those at risk of inpatient admission.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

For 100 years, the Tavistock and Portman clinics have embodied a distinctive approach to understanding mental distress, mental health, and emotional wellbeing.

Our vision is to be a leader in mental health care and education, using talking and relational therapies to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives.

Our mission is to work in partnership with people, families, and communities to provide high-quality specialist mental healthcare, alleviate emotional distress, and pioneer innovative education and research.

Our values include:

1. Striving for excellence
2. Championing inclusivity
3. Placing compassion at our core
4. Respecting each other

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information on the role requirements and duties.

This advert closes on Monday 12 May 2025.