Mental Health jobs in United Kingdom

BEH and Camden and Islington Foundation Trust have merged to become the North London NHS Foundation Trust, working within the North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) and collaborating with general practitioners (GPs) to transform care for residents in the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, and Islington. Our goal is to provide effective, compassionate, and equitable care across the NCL sector, regardless of postcode.

NLFT NHS Trust recognizes the importance of resilient childhood development and is committed to delivering personalized and compassionate care to young people in North Central London. To this end, a dedicated CAMHS division has been established.

We seek an enthusiastic, skilled, approachable, and motivated specialty doctor to join the Haringey CAMHS team, managing care for young people in North Central London. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor interested in working within a well-established adolescent assertive outreach and community CAMHS team comprising a diverse multidisciplinary staff.

This newly created position aims to address increased demand for CAMHS services in Barnet. The successful candidate will be encouraged to innovate under supervision, pursue research interests through the Child and Adolescent Research Unit at University College London, and participate in quality improvement projects, including initiating new ones.

North London NHS Foundation Trust (NLFT) is dedicated to enhancing mental health care across North London, delivering high-quality services close to home. Our Five-Year Strategy emphasizes:

• Providing high-quality, accessible care
• Ensuring equitable outcomes across boroughs
• Creating supportive workplaces for staff
• Pioneering research, quality improvement, and technological advancements

Why choose NLFT?

• Staff development through leadership programs
• Flexible working and wellbeing initiatives
• NHS discounts, generous leave, and pension scheme
• Active internal staff networks

Our values include:

• We Are Kind
• We Are Respectful
• We Work Together
• We Keep Things Simple
• We Empower
• We Are Proudly Diverse

Staff may be required to work at various locations within Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, or Islington as needed, on a temporary or permanent basis.

The trust is transforming CAMHS services based on the THRIVE model, and the candidate will be encouraged to contribute to these developments to provide compassionate, effective care. New doctors will receive mentorship from experienced consultants and be part of local CPD/Peer support groups. The post may also offer pathways toward consultancy through the CESR route.

• Degree in medicine, clinical research, or management
• Full GMC registration with a license to practice
• Registration on the GMC Specialist Register or within six months of eligibility
• Approved clinician status or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Section 12 approval or ability to achieve within 3 months
• Good standing with GMC regarding warnings or conditions

• Valid UK driving license or alternative arrangements

• Excellent knowledge of the specialty
• Strong clinical skills with a bio-psycho-social approach
• Effective communication skills in English
• Ability to manage complex and uncertain clinical situations
• Decision-making based on evidence and team input
• Ability to meet duties under MHA and MCA
• Relevant specialist/sub-specialist NHS experience

• Experience in teaching and training
• Teamwork and collaborative improvement
• Ability to appraise clinical evidence
• Experience in clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives

• Basic computer skills, including email and internet use
• Experience in data collection and management

This post requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Salary ranges from £59,175 to £95,400 per annum, plus London Weighting of £2,162 per annum.