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COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (CHADWELL HEATH, RM6 4XH), Chadwell
Client:
NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Chadwell, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
2
Posted:
13.04.2025
Expiry Date:
28.05.2025
Job Description:
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, Essex, Kent and Medway. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients.
Job overview
We are seeking a Band 8a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist to join our busy and dynamic outpatient CAMHS team in Redbridge on a permanent contract. We have a growing and supportive therapy team, and we are looking for a psychotherapist who is passionate about young people’s mental health and wellbeing to join us in the delivery of high quality and effective CAMHS interventions.
This role requires a post-graduate qualified Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist registered with the appropriate professional or regulatory body and have 2 years plus experience in delivering psychotherapy in a CAMHS setting.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an effective team member, using their own initiative, supporting their peers and team lead. They will have a commitment to actively support, liaise with other professionals & agencies as we embed a trauma and culturally informed model of practice within the service. They will receive regular clinical supervision from the lead psychologist and will be expected to attend and participate in MDT team meetings. This role is suited to a candidate who is keen on service development, as well as managing a clinical caseload.
Recent CPD organised for our team members include: DBT skills, TF-CBT & ADOS-2. Our team has strong links with the Trust Research & Development department.
Working for our organisation
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
High-Cost Area Supplement
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (minimum payment of £4,551 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata).
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Why Work for CAMHS in Redbridge?
* A Culture of Continuous Improvement:
We are actively undergoing a Review of Structure and Pathways, ensuring that our team benefits from clear and exciting career progression opportunities.
* Open Days at The Grove – Discover Our Unique Environment:
We invite prospective therapists and mental health professionals to join us at our Open Days.
* Generous Welcome Package –
To recognize the hard-to-recruit nature of certain roles, NELFT offers a Welcome Payment initiative.
* Investing in Your Development:
Psychological Professions within NELFT are friendly, supportive and innovative.
* Work-Life Balance & Support:
NELFT is recognized as a Top Ten Employer for working families.
* Hear from Our Team:
Don’t just take our word for it – hear directly from your future colleagues.
By choosing to work with CAMHS Redbridge, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking team that is committed to best practices, personal growth, and delivering outstanding care to our community.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracy Successful completion of a post-graduate training in psychological practice.
Experience
* Extensive experience of working with difficult, disturbed or challenging children/young people.
Knowledge
* An awareness of NHS priorities.
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically.
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