Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC

NHS Lothian; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to join a dedicated team focused on mental health services for children and adolescents. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, providing clinical supervision and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The position is based between the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and RHCYP, emphasizing flexibility and commitment to mental health care. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must have full registration with the GMC and 10 years medical experience.
• Experience in child and adolescent mental health services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health services for children aged 0-18 in Tier 4 CAMHS.
• Supervise higher and core trainees in clinical settings.

Skills

Mental Health Expertise

Clinical Supervision

Audit Participation

Collaboration in Multidisciplinary Teams

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Primary Medical Qualification

10 Years Medical Work Experience

Job description

Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC

Join to apply for the Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC role at NHS Lothian

Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC role at NHS Lothian

Reference - 214816

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Specialist doctor in camhs

royal edinburgh hospital/rhcyp

Reference - 214816

NHS Lothian is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

To this end, NHS Lothian welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Entry Criteria for a Specialist Doctor

A Doctor Appointed To This Grade

• shall have full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council; and
• shall have completed a minimum of 10 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years’ experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted;
• shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework.
  
  

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic candidates to join a well-established community child and adolescent mental health team in Tier 4 CAMHS for the above Permanent, full time (40 hours per week) post based between the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and RHCYP.

We would welcome applicants who would like to work a range of timetables and are very supportive of flexible working and less than full time (LTFT) job plans.

Tier4 CAMHS is composed of the 12-bedded in-patient unit (Melville Unit) and CAOT (CAMHS Assertive Outreach Team) and Day Programme. West Lothian has its own Tier4 services. This post would be predominantly based in CAOT. This is a multidisciplinary team which operates at the interface between the in-patient unit and Tier3 Community CAMHS. The aim of CAOT is to support discharges from the in-patient unit to community CAMHS and to work with community CAMHS Teams to prevent the need for an in-patient admission by providing enhanced support to a young person.

Post Summary

• In collaboration with multidisciplinary team to provide a mental health service for children (0-18 age range) who are being supported by tier 4 services in NHS Lothian.
• To provide clinical supervision to higher and core trainees
• To participate in audit of the clinical services for which you work.
• To play a role in the implementation of Lothian’s Joint Strategy for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services and the CAMHS development strategy.
• To provide reciprocal cover for medical colleagues during periods of annual, professional, or short-term sick leave.
• To undertake duties as an Approved Medical Practitioner under the terms of the Mental Health Care and Treatment (Scotland) Act 2003
• To undertake duties for the wider service in accordance with agreed job plan
• Other duties arising from time to time in consultation with the Clinical Director and Clinical Service Manager.
  
  

More detailed departmental and specialty information can be found in the job description available via email address / link below.

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Dr Angela Jones - Clinical Director Tier 3 CAMHS

Lisa Canale - CAMHS Clinical Service Manager

If viewing from an external site, please visit for a job pack detailing the minimum requirements for this post and details of how to apply.

We cannot accept CV’s as a form of application and only a completed online application form will be accepted. Personal information will not be sent with the application for short listing. The application form will be identified by the candidate number only to ensure that all applicants are treated equally.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

Closing Date: 17/05/2026

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at NHS Lothian by 2x

Get notified about new Doctor jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom.

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

GP Partner and/or Salaried GP- Merse Medical Practice

Duns, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Generic Specialist Practitioner - Nurse Specialist - Substance Misuse Liaison

East Kilbride, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Alcohol and Drugs Recovery Service Nurse-Renfrewshire

Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Specialist Grade Doctor in Addictions Pyschiatry

Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Broadford, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Invergordon, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Bow Of Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

By Invite Only -Doctors in Training-Integrated Staff Bank - Internal NHS Highland Only

213778 - Geographical Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (AJM)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

By Invite Only -Doctors in Training-Integrated Staff Bank - Internal NHS Highland Only

2025 Newly Registered Nursing - Adult Mental Health Nurse (B5)

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Senior Clinical and Education Fellow in Emergency Medicine (LW)

Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Research Nurse (Rotation Post) - Glasgow Clinical Research Facility

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 day ago

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Advanced Nurse Practitioner - Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

213778 - Geographical Lead Infection Prevention and Control Nurse (AJM)

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology and General Medicine

Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Specialist Doctor in Child and Adolescent psychiatry - 214816 LMC

Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.