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.
Job Details:
Salary: £109,725 - £145,478 per annum
Contract: Substantive
Hours: 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 needed:
* Full GMC registration with a licence to practice
* 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
To be successful in your application, you will need:
* To demonstrate that your values are in line with that of NELFT’s values
* To be innovative, motivated, and passionate about Child and Adolescent mental health care
* Essential understanding of current developments in mental health care
* To be a team player
NELFT 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, ethnic minorities, LGBT+ and Disability networks
* Retail Discounts
* Flexible and agile working
* Cycle to work scheme
Why 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 across North East London, Essex, and Kent. Joining us offers access to training, continuous CPD, peer support, and a robust supervision system.
Position Details:
We are recruiting for a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist in the Southend, Essex, and Thurrock (SET) CAMHS Crisis and Therapeutic Home Treatment Team, based at Stapleford House, Chelmsford.
This is a new, substantive, full-time post – 10 PAs with 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA. The position is currently vacant, and we aim to recruit as soon as possible.
You will join a full-time Specialty Doctor and have the opportunity to influence future treatment models and service direction.
Responsibilities include:
* Working as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock
* Providing senior medical support and guidance
* Working directly with young people and their families, liaising with external CAMHS providers and hospitals
* Participating in an on-call rota (currently 1:7) with a 2% on-call supplement
* Supporting peers and team leaders, working collaboratively and independently
* Working alongside a Specialty Doctor
* Engaging in collaborative work with other health, social professionals, and agencies
This advert closes on Saturday 1 Nov 2025.
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