About the role We are currently recruiting to a CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist position in the Redbridge Child Development Centre, Grovelands, Grove Road, Chadwell Heath, Essex, RM6 4XH. This is a new, substantive, full‑time role. We wish to recruit to this role as soon as possible. You will join 1.9 wte CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrists, 2.1 wte Specialty Doctors, and 1 Core Trainee within the service, and will have the opportunity to influence future direction, treatment, and models of design in the area in which you work. Key Responsibilities

Work as part of multidisciplinary teams providing care to children and young people with mental health needs across Redbridge. 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 currently 1:14, with a 3% of basic salary, Category A on‑call supplement). Support your peers and team leader, and be an effective team member whilst allowing them to work with their own initiative. Work alongside 1.9 wte CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrists, 2.1 wte Specialty Doctors, and 1 Core Trainee. Commit to collaborative working, actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals, and agencies.

Key Requirements

Full GMC registration with a licence to practise. CCT or equivalent. Section 12 approval or eligibility for it. Approved Clinician status, or eligibility for it. Inclusion in, or eligibility for, the Specialist Register or within 6 months of obtaining CCST.

Benefits

Relocation expenses. Career development and training. Just & compassionate culture. Award‑winning equality, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. Vivup employee benefits platform and salary sacrifice scheme. Salary finance and financial wellbeing support. Employee assistance programme. Health & wellness initiatives. 11 staff networks including parents & carers network, ethnic minorities network, LGBT+ network and disability network. Retail discounts. Flexible working and agile working. Cycle to work scheme. Unparalleled access to training opportunities, continuous CPD, peer support groups, and a robust supervision and appraisal system. Supportive policies for the Armed Forces community, including guaranteed interview schemes for veterans, reservists, and military spouses; additional leave for reservists to attend annual camp. Long‑standing award‑winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long‑term/chronic conditions, and LGBT staff. Recognition as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations, and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.

Why Redbridge Redbridge has excellent rail, underground, and road links to central London, which is only seven miles away. Redbridge services have a culture of continual learning and development, and several service development and QI initiatives are being progressed. About NELFT We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, a Top 10 Family Friendly Employer, and have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. NELFT provides community and mental healthcare services to adults and children across North East London, Essex and Kent, and we are committed to delivering the best care to the communities we serve. Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work in this video. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr