COMMUNITY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST – NHS

NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Closing Date: 21 February 2025

Job Overview

COMMUNITY CHILD AND ADOLESCENT CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (DARTFORD – KENT)

Important Note: The advert may close earlier if sufficient suitable applications are received.

Job Details:

• Salary: £105,504 – £139,882 per annum (pro-rata)
• Contract Type: Substantive
• Working Hours: Full-time, with 10 Programmed Activities (DCC:SPA = 7.5:2.5)
• On-call Duty: 1:14 frequency with a Category A 3% on-call supplement

Pay Scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Reference Number: 395-MED524-24

Location:
Unit 1, Twisleton Court, Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EN

Required Qualifications:

• Full GMC registration with a valid license to practice
• CCT or equivalent qualification
• Section 12 Approval or eligibility for approval
• Approved Clinician status or eligibility
• Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in, the Specialist Register, or within 6 months of completing CCST

Key Responsibilities

To qualify for this role, applicants should demonstrate:

• Alignment with NELFT’s core values
• Passion, motivation, and innovation in child and adolescent mental health care
• Strong knowledge of current mental health developments
• Teamwork and collaborative skills

Benefits Offered by NELFT

• Relocation support
• Opportunities for career development and training
• A supportive, just, and compassionate workplace culture
• Recognition for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives
• Access to the Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice schemes
• Financial wellbeing resources through Salary Finance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health and wellness initiatives
• Inclusive networks for staff, including groups for parents and carers, ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+, and disabilities
• Discounts for retail shopping
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Cycle-to-work program

About the Trust

Why Choose NELFT?

NELFT is a renowned community and mental health trust that serves over 4.9 million people, delivering high-quality healthcare to meet the needs of families, patients, and communities across North East London, Essex, and Kent.

The trust is at the forefront of research and development, promoting evidence-based innovations in healthcare. Professionals working with NELFT benefit from exceptional training, continuing professional development (CPD), and peer-support systems, alongside comprehensive supervision and appraisals.

We are currently seeking a Community Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist for the Dartford CAMHS Community Team, based at Unit 1, Twisleton Court, Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EN. This role is crucial, and we aim to fill the vacancy promptly.

The successful candidate will work alongside a full-time CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist (Dr. Adenike Ajigini), a full-time Senior Trainee, and a 0.8wte CT LAS. This role offers the opportunity to shape future models of care and therapeutic approaches in the region.

Job Description

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise as part of multidisciplinary teams catering to children and adolescents with mental health challenges in Dartford.
• Offer senior medical leadership and guidance to team members.
• Work directly with young individuals and their families, ensuring coordination with external CAMHS providers and acute healthcare facilities.
• Participate in a 1:14 on-call rota, which includes a Category A 3% basic salary supplement.
• Support colleagues, contribute as an effective team member, and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Collaborate with a full-time CAMHS Consultant, Senior Trainee, and 0.8wte CT LAS.
• Actively engage with health and social care professionals, agencies, and external stakeholders.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements:

• GMC Registration: Full GMC registration with a license to practice.
• Qualifications:
  • Completion of CCT or equivalent.
  • Section 12 Approval or eligibility.
  • Approved Clinician status or eligibility.
  • Inclusion in the Specialist Register or eligibility within 6 months of obtaining CCST.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position is governed by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. As such, it requires submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to assess any past criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, all Skilled Worker visa applicants must provide a criminal record certificate from countries they’ve lived in for at least 12 months in the past decade. Adult dependents over 18 must also meet this requirement. Learn more about criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. More details can be found on the NHS Careers website.

Contact Information

Employer Name: NELFT North East London Foundation Trust

Location Address:
Unit 1, Twisleton Court, Priory Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2EN

Contact Person:
Medical Director – Vincent Perry
Email: Vincent.Perry@nelft.nhs.uk

For more details, visit the NELFT website.