CRISIS & THERAPEUTIC HOME TREATMENT TEAM CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Chelmsford seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Crisis & Therapeutic Home Treatment Team for CAMHS. This role involves providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, offering guidance to multidisciplinary teams, and collaborating with external providers. Candidates must have GMC registration and CCT or equivalent. Competitive salary and benefits including relocation expenses and flexible working options are offered.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Career development and training

Flexible working and agile working

Health & Wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• CCT or equivalent qualification required.
• Eligibility for Section 12 Approval necessary.
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register.

Responsibilities

• Provide multidisciplinary care to children and young people with mental health needs.
• Offer senior medical support and guidance within the team.
• Work directly with patients and coordinate with external mental health providers.
• Participate in on-call rota and support team initiatives.

Skills

Full GMC registration

CCT or equivalent

Section 12 Approval

Inclusion in Specialist Register

Job description

Overview

CRISIS & THERAPEUTIC HOME TREATMENT TEAM CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

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

Salary & Contract

Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum

Contract: Substantive

Hours & Location

Full‑time: 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 7.5:2.5)

On call: Frequency 1:7; Category B – 2% on call supplement

Location: Stapleford House, Stapleford Close, Chelmsford, CM2 0QX

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate that you can:

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock (SET)
• Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team
• Work directly with young people and their families and liaise appropriately with other external CAMHS mental health providers and acute hospitals
• Participate in the on‑call rota, with a 1:7 frequency and a 2% basic salary, Category B supplement
• Support peers and the team leader, acting as an effective team member while respecting their individual initiatives
• Collaborate with a Specialty Doctor and other health and social professionals and agencies

Person Specification

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

Benefits

• Relocation expenses
• Career development and training
• 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 network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network
• Retail discounts
• Flexible working and agile working
• Cycle to work scheme

About NELFT

Nelft is an award‑winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people. We are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups and a robust supervision and appraisal system.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website and the NHS Careers website.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

Nelft North East London Foundation Trust

Stapleford House, Stapleford Close, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0QX

Website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/