CRISIS & THERAPEUTIC HOME TREATMENT TEAM CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

NHS; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Crisis and Therapeutic Home Treatment Team in Chelmsford. This role involves providing crucial mental health support to young people and their families, participating in on-call duties, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have full GMC registration and relevant qualifications. Competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise.
• CCT or equivalent is required.
• Inclusion in the Specialist Register or eligibility is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to children and young people with mental health needs.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Support team members and collaborate with other professionals.

Skills

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise

Approved Clinician status or eligibility

Section 12 Approval or eligibility

Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Education

CCT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

CRISIS & THERAPEUTIC HOME TREATMENT TEAM CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST

Closing date: 01 November 2025

Remit: Contract • Substantive • Hours: Frequency 1:7; Category B - 2% on call supplement

Location: Southend, Essex, and Thurrock (SET) CAMHS Crisis and Therapeutic Home Treatment Team (CTHT), based at Stapleford House, 103 Stapleford Close, Chelmsford, CM2 0QX.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with a licence to practise
• 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 Southend, Essex, and Thurrock (SET)
• Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team
• Work directly with young people and their families and liaise with other external CAMHS mental health providers and acute hospitals
• Participate in the on-call rota (frequency currently 1:7, with a 2% of basic salary, Category B on-call supplement)
• Support peers and the team leader and be an effective team member while allowing others to work with their own initiative
• Work alongside a Specialty Doctor in the service
• 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 practise

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

About us

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. We offer opportunities for training, CPD, supervision, and career development.

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