Community CAMHS Specialty Doctor
Position: Community CAMHS Specialty (SAS) Doctor. Fixed term 6 months with potential review for an additional 6 months to cover maternity leave. Full‑time 10 Programmed Activities (PA), 8 Direct Clinical Contact activities (DCC), and 2 Supporting Professional Activities (SPA).
Location: 79 Axe Street, Barking (IG11 7LZ). Part of the Barking and Dagenham CAMHS Community Team.
Responsibilities
- Act as an autonomous, registered practitioner accountable for unsupervised actions, guided by professional code of conduct and Trust guidelines.
- Maintain full GMC registration and licence to practice.
- Deliver service to clients/patients: assess, develop care plans, manage chronic, acute and palliative care within competencies, and evaluate outcomes.
- Initiate referrals to specialist services and agencies.
- Provide patient and family information/education to promote dignity, independence and quality of life.
- Support research, evidence‑based practice, literature review and peer review.
- Act as clinical supervisor to junior colleagues (FY/CT/GPVTS/ST), facilitating education and development.
- Support new staff integration, plan own mandatory training, and engage in appraisals and personal development planning.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, external CAMHS providers and acute hospitals.
Qualifications
- GMC registration with licence to practice.
- Section 12 approval or eligibility.
- Progressive, innovative and continuously improving mindset.
- Commitment to independence, opportunity and choice for patients.
Experience
- At least 4 years of full‑time postgraduate training or equivalent part‑time experience.
- Minimum 2 years in a specialty training programme or equivalent fixed‑term specialty trainee experience in a relevant specialty.
Person Specification
Professional Competence – Evidence of clinical judgement, management of complex cases, and capability to supervise junior staff.
Interpersonal Skills – Empathy, teamwork, clear communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary partners.
Commitment to Continuous Development – Engagement with ongoing training, appraisals, and contribution to local service development.
Disclosures and Barring
Subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a requirement for a DBS check.
Employer
NELFT North East London Foundation Trust
Closing Date
28 June 2026
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