NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (HARLOW/SAFFRON WALDEN)
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust, Cambridge, Massachusetts, us, 02140
COMMUNITY CAMHS CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST (HARLOW/SAFFRON WALDEN)
The closing date is 28 February 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.
Contract
Substantive
Hours
Frequency 1:8; Category B - 2% on call supplement
Location
Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex), Alymer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DG
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
Main duties of the job
Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, especially eating disorders, across Essex.
Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team.
Work directly with young people and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external CAMHS mental health providers and acute hospitals.
Participate in the on‑call rota; frequency 1:7, with a 2% of basic salary, Category B on‑call supplement.
Support your peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative.
Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting, and liaising with other health and social professionals, and agencies.
Person Specification
GMC : Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Qualifications : CCT or equivalent.
Knowledge :
Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it.
Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us Why NELFT?
NELFT is an award‑winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the
best care
to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.
With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence‑based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.
We are currently recruiting to a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist position in the SET CAMHS West Essex Team, Harlow, based at Alymer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DG.
This is a replacement, substantive, full‑time post – 10 PAs with 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA. There is also the option for an additional PA. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit as soon as possible.
Why Essex? Essex is a great county, where you can enjoy beautiful countryside villages, historical towns, stunning waterfronts, and quiet coastlines, while easily commuting into London.
Essex services have a culture of continual learning and development. Several service development and QI initiatives are being progressed.
Benefits
Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme
Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellness initiatives
Just & Compassionate Culture
Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
11 Staff Networks including parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few
Retail Discounts
Flexible working and agile working
Cycle to work scheme
Address Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex) & Saffron Walden
Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex) & Saffron Walden
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert, at any time, in the event of receiving suitable applicants.
Contract
Substantive
Hours
Frequency 1:8; Category B - 2% on call supplement
Location
Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex), Alymer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DG
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
Main duties of the job
Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs, especially eating disorders, across Essex.
Provide senior medical support and guidance to the team.
Work directly with young people and their families and liaise as appropriate with other external CAMHS mental health providers and acute hospitals.
Participate in the on‑call rota; frequency 1:7, with a 2% of basic salary, Category B on‑call supplement.
Support your peers and team leader and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative.
Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting, and liaising with other health and social professionals, and agencies.
Person Specification
GMC : Full GMC registration with a licence to practice.
Qualifications : CCT or equivalent.
Knowledge :
Section 12 Approval or eligibility for it.
Inclusion in, or eligibility for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
About us Why NELFT?
NELFT is an award‑winning community and mental health Trust, providing healthcare for over 4.9 million people, ensuring our patients, family and friends feel confident that their health needs are met. We are committed to delivering the
best care
to the communities we serve across North East London, Essex and Kent.
With an excellent reputation for research and development, our skilled healthcare professionals are at the cutting edge of evidence‑based innovation, opening up the possibilities for better ways of working and delivery of care. Joining us will provide you with unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system.
We are currently recruiting to a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist position in the SET CAMHS West Essex Team, Harlow, based at Alymer House, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 1DG.
This is a replacement, substantive, full‑time post – 10 PAs with 7.5 DCC and 2.5 SPA. There is also the option for an additional PA. This post is currently vacant, and we wish to recruit as soon as possible.
Why Essex? Essex is a great county, where you can enjoy beautiful countryside villages, historical towns, stunning waterfronts, and quiet coastlines, while easily commuting into London.
Essex services have a culture of continual learning and development. Several service development and QI initiatives are being progressed.
Benefits
Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme
Salary Finance and Financial Wellbeing support
Employee Assistance Programme
Health & Wellness initiatives
Just & Compassionate Culture
Award winning Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
11 Staff Networks including parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and Disability network to name a few
Retail Discounts
Flexible working and agile working
Cycle to work scheme
Address Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex) & Saffron Walden
Harlow CAMHS Team (West Essex) & Saffron Walden
#J-18808-Ljbffr