COMMUNITY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (MEDWAY – KENT) – NHS JOB

Employer: NELFT (North East London Foundation Trust)
Closing Date: 21 February 2025

Role Summary
NELFT is seeking to recruit a Community Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Medway CAMHS Community Team. The position is based at Unit 1, The Courtyard, Campus Way, Gillingham Business Park, Gillingham, Kent (ME8 0NZ). The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide mental health care to children and adolescents in the Medway area.

This is a substantive full-time role requiring a commitment to 10 Programmed Activities (PAs), split between Direct Clinical Care (7.5 PAs) and Supporting Professional Activities (2.5 PAs). The role includes participation in an on-call rota with a frequency of 1:14, classified as Category A, which attracts a 3% on-call salary supplement.

Key Details of the Position

• Salary: £105,504–£139,882 per annum (pro-rata)
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Location: Gillingham Business Park, Kent
• Hours: Full-time

Qualifications and Essential Criteria

To be eligible for this role, candidates must demonstrate the following:

1. Registration & Licensing:
   • Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a valid licence to practise in the UK.
   • Inclusion on or eligibility for inclusion on the Specialist Register within six months of achieving the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST).
2. Clinical Qualifications:
   • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) or an equivalent recognised qualification.
   • Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it.
   • Approved Clinician (AC) status or eligibility for it.
3. Skills & Knowledge:
   • Comprehensive understanding of recent developments in mental health care.
   • Strong teamworking and collaborative skills.
   • A passion for innovation and delivering high-quality child and adolescent mental health services.
4. Experience:
   • Substantial experience in child and adolescent psychiatry within a multidisciplinary framework.

Main Responsibilities

The consultant psychiatrist will:

• Provide senior clinical leadership and support to the Medway CAMHS team.
• Work directly with children, adolescents, and families to deliver high-quality mental health care.
• Collaborate with external CAMHS providers, acute hospitals, and other health and social care professionals.
• Play an integral role in shaping the future direction of services and treatment models in the area.
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide clinical guidance when required.
• Support peers and team leaders while promoting a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

Benefits of Working with NELFT

NELFT offers an attractive benefits package, including:

• Relocation Assistance: Support for eligible candidates.
• Professional Development: Access to training, CPD opportunities, peer support groups, supervision, and appraisal systems.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives:
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Cycle-to-Work Scheme.
  • Retail discounts.
  • Vivup benefits platform and salary sacrifice options.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Access to 11 staff networks, including ethnic minorities, LGBT+, parents and carers, and disability networks.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Options for agile and remote working.

About NELFT

NELFT is an award-winning community and mental health trust, serving a population of over 4.9 million across North East London, Essex, and Kent. The Trust has a strong reputation for research and innovation, striving to deliver evidence-based care that meets the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

Joining NELFT means becoming part of a progressive organisation with a commitment to compassionate care, equality, and diversity. Their robust support systems and training opportunities ensure that staff can thrive professionally while contributing to the improvement of mental health services.

Person Specification

Candidates must meet the following essential criteria:

1. Knowledge:
   • Approved Clinician status or eligibility for it.
2. Experience:
   • Inclusion in, or eligibility for, the Specialist Register within six months of obtaining the CCST.
3. Qualifications:
   • Full GMC registration and licence to practise.
   • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT).
   • Section 12 Approval or eligibility.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). Candidates must disclose any prior criminal convictions as part of the application process.

Additional Information for Overseas Applicants

Applications are welcome from international candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship. Candidates must provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.

Contact Details

For further information or questions regarding the role, please contact:
Vincent Perry (Medical Director)
Email: Vincent.Perry@nelft.nhs.uk

How to Apply

To apply, visit the NELFT website: https://www.nelft.nhs.uk.

Closing Date: 21 February 2025.

Please note: The advertisement may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.