Specialty Doctor; Psychiatry - CAMHS Inpatient

Position: Specialty Doctor (Psychiatry) - CAMHS Inpatient
Job summary A vacancy has arisen for a specialty doctor (10 PAs / sessions per week) to provide clinical support to the CAMHS Tier 4 Coborn Centre. The space will provide specialist, short-term care for children and young people aged 13-17 with severe or complex mental health difficulties. You will be working alongside a diverse multidisciplinary team that reflects the population that we serve.

Our vision is to make a positive difference in young people’s lives by providing the highest quality mental health service to our local communities, to help them overcome some of life’s challenges.Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary setting offering psychiatric medical input in the assessment, treatment and care management of patients, carrying out all general duties including mental state examinations.
• Provide up to date, effective, safe medical care for patients in order to promote their recovery, and promote their insight with a view to relapse prevention.
• Offer advice and support to other members of the team in issues related to their competence and expertise.
• Work as a leading member of the multidisciplinary team, linking closely with statutory and non-statutory services as required.

About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people’s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are:
We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.DetailsDate posted: 05 September 2025 Pay scheme:
Hospital medical and dental staff Grade:
Specialty Doctor Salary: £61,542 to £99,216 a year PA, dependent on experience Contract:

Permanent Working pattern:
Full-time, Flexible working Reference number: 363-MRSSNEW
7121640-B Job locations:
The Coborn Centre for Adolescent Mental Health, Cherry Tree Way, London, E13 8SPContactPlease refer to the job description and person specification attached to this vacancy. For further information please contact Dr Ravi Patel, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Associate Clinical Director for Coborn Centre: Person SpecificationEducation

• Essential: MB.BS, MBChB or equivalent
• Essential:
  Full Registration with the GMC

Desirable

• Higher degree
• Membership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
• Approval under Section 12(2) of Mental Health Act 1983, or plan to gain approval within 6 months of appointment

Experience

• Essential:
  At least three years’ experience of psychiatry clinical practice post medical qualification
• Essential:
  Appreciation of social and cultural factors relevant to psychiatric practice
• Essential:
  Experience of and commitment to clinical care of individuals with severe and enduring mental health conditions
• Desirable:
  Experience of working with young people with mental health problems of an acute and severe nature
• Desirable:
  Experience of Quality Improvement projects & Clinical Audit
• Desirable:
  Good working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health Act

Organisational Skills/Abilities

• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary, multi-model team
• Ability to manage complex workloads and support others to do that
• Consultation skills to services, teams and individuals
• Commitment to working in a multidisciplinary setting
• Commitment to working with service users on service development

OtherDisclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required. Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.#J-18808-Ljbffr