Consultant Psychiatrist - Swindon Community CAMHS in Cheltenham

Job summaryWe are recruiting for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join Swindon Community CAMHS and work with a well-established multi-disciplinary team at Marlborough House in Swindon.You'll provide psychiatric clinical input and leadership within a recently redesigned service delivering targeted mental health care to children and young people with severe and enduring mental health needs through our Getting More Help pathway.You'll work in partnership within the multidisciplinary team for the clinical management of patients. This will include risk assessment, the assessment of the needs of carers, and the development of services to meet the needs of patients and families for whom the team is responsible.You'll work 10 programmed activities with a job plan typically comprising 75% direct clinical care and 25% supporting professional activities, in line with Royal College of Psychiatrists' guidance. Opportunities are available to develop interests in service development, quality improvement, and teaching and training within a well-established, supportive multidisciplinary team and consultant peer group.Join us in shaping brighter futures for children and young people at one of the UK's leading mental health Trusts; we would be delighted to hear from you.Main duties of the jobProvide clinical leadership and medical input to the teamResponsibility for those patients you see yourself, together with those patients seen by medical staff directly supervised by youWith other consultants in the team, you will have responsibility for the clinical governance as clinical leads for the team.The team will assess all emergencies referred to it within a day of referral. When necessary, this will include responsibility for Mental Health Act assessment of patients.Work in partnership within the multidisciplinary team for the clinical management of patients. This will include risk assessment, the assessment of the needs of carers, and the development of services to meet the needs of patients and families for whom the team is responsible. Consultant Psychiatrists within the Swindon team have a robust system to arrange cross-cover to ensure there is always a psychiatrist available to the service.About usOxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possibleOur vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:Excellent opportunities for career progressionAccess to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development33 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 35 days with continuous serviceNHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailersCompetitive pension schemeLease car schemeCycle to work schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeMental Health First AidersStaff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion teamDetailsDate posted23 September 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary
113,565 to 150,569 a year
per annum | pro rata
ContractPermanentWorking pattern

Full-time,

Part-time,

Flexible working

Reference number267-MSCAMHSSW-14Job locationsMarlborough House, Swindon CAMHSOkus RoadSwindonSN1 4JSUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe have described the job in detail in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.You can start getting to know by having a look at our recruitment video made by members of the team and children, young people and young adults who have accessed our services:BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTubeWe offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to 8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).
Job description
Job responsibilitiesWe have described the job in detail in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, but we would be delighted to answer any questions you might have and to find out more about you.You can start getting to know by having a look at our recruitment video made by members of the team and children, young people and young adults who have accessed our services:BSW RECRUITMENT - YouTubeWe offer rewarding career development with protected SPA time as part of your job plan, encouraging you to take leadership courses to enhance your skills. We also offer a relocation allowance of up to 8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria).Person Specification
Qualifications and Registration
EssentialMedical degreeFull GMC registrationEligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in postDesirableMSc or higher degreeMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
Experience
EssentialExperience of clinical work in specialty at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 yearsExcellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActAppreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practicesDesirableExperience of service development and introducing new services in mental healthExperience of working at consultant level in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialLeadership skillsCommitment to fostering a culture in the team that is respectful, fair, supportive and compassionate and role modelling these behavioursAbility to manage complex workloads and support others to do thatAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyDesirableFormal leadership and management trainingExperience of team /service leadership
Person Specification

Qualifications and Registration
EssentialMedical degreeFull GMC registrationEligible for inclusion in the GMC Specialist Register (or Specialist Registrar within 6 months of gaining CCT at time of interview)Eligible for Section 12 Approval (Mental Health Act)/ Approved Clinician or willing to apply for such approval once in postDesirableMSc or higher degreeMembership or Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent qualification (in accordance with Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines)
Experience
EssentialExperience of clinical work in specialty at SpR, SAS/Specialist grade or consultant level within the last 3 yearsExcellent working knowledge and experience of the application of the Mental Health ActAppreciation and understanding of ethnic minority issues and a commitment to developing culturally sensitive practicesDesirableExperience of service development and introducing new services in mental healthExperience of working at consultant level in an inpatient environment
Knowledge and Skills
EssentialLeadership skillsCommitment to fostering a culture in the team that is respectful, fair, supportive and compassionate and role modelling these behavioursAbility to manage complex workloads and support others to do thatAbility to manage clinical complexity and uncertaintyDesirableFormal leadership and management trainingExperience of team /service leadershipDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameOxford Health NHS TrustAddressMarlborough House, Swindon CAMHSOkus RoadSwindonSN1 4JSUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameOxford Health NHS TrustAddressMarlborough House, Swindon CAMHSOkus RoadSwindonSN1 4JSUnited KingdomEmployer's website