Employer:           East London NHS Foundation Trust

Department:      Medical & Doctor

Location:              South Bedfordshire CAMHS, Luton

Salary:                 £84,559 -£114,003 per annum pro rata

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ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. So it is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving 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.

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Have you got exceptional clinical skills to support young peoples mental health?

Our vision is to make a positive difference to young peoples lives by providing the highest quality mental health to our local communities, to help them overcome some of lifes challenges.

ELFT have an exciting opportunity for a vibrant Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our CQC rated Outstanding Foundation Trust.

Working from our South Bedfordshire (Luton) based clinic you will be joining a group of dynamic psychiatrists where you can maximise your own individual area of specialist interest within our varied clinical care pathways in Bedfordshire CAMHS.

You will be responsible for direct psychiatric assessment, formulation of treatment plans, leading MDT clinical discussions and helping to influence service delivery at SMT forums.

We believe that the costs associated with relocation should not restrict our ability to recruit the staff we need; if you are joining our Trust then we could support you with this by offering up to 10,000 for removal and associated expenses.

The Health Service Journal rated ELFT as one of the best places to work. We are committed to quality improvement programmes for the benefit of our staff, patients and carers.

Applications will be welcomed from candidates included in or eligible for the Specialist Register or within six months of obtaining their CCT.

Closing date: 7th January 2022

Interview: TBC

For further information:

Dr Rosalind Allen Associate Clinical Director, North Beds CAMHS, (rosalind.allen@nhs.net)

Dr Hilary Gahan Associate Clinical Director, South Beds CAMHS, (Hilary.gahan@nhs.net)

Dr Cathy Lavelle Clinical Director, (cathy.lavelle@nhs.net)

Kate Kapasi, Interim General Manager, (kate.kapasi@nhs.net)

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What Next?

If you like the sound of ELFT, dont waste a moment. We sometimes close adverts early if there is a high response, so apply now!

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