Job summaryThis is a substantive post for 2 WTETogether with the 2 inpatient consultants and the other Speciality Doctor, the post-holder will mostly provide medical input and advice to the inpatient team. The consultant Child and Adolescent psychiatrist inpatient provision encompasses 'The Sett,NHFT's current Tier 4 provision, and it is expected that Speciality Doctor input will follow a similar arrangement.
Further medical support to The Sett is: A rotational ST post from the Leicester Deanery. CT trainee input for out-of-hours urgent interventions/ admissions, under the supervision of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist on call (see relevant section about On Call commitment).Main duties of the jobProvide Medical support for the Sett inpatient unit.
Take clinical responsibility for the assessment and treatment of patients which are referred to inpatient Tier 4, jointly with other medical staff. The young people whose admission takes places after-hours are clerked by Junior doctors from the nearby Adult inpatient hospital (Berrywood).Take responsibility for carrying our administrative duties in relation to the care of his/her patients and other statutory and non-statutory reports within the required timescales.
To provide very occasional input to daytime CAMHS Response Team. This will be a flexible demand, as referrals to the Response team are by definition variable, but is not expected to extend beyond 0.5 sessions.
The post holder will appreciate that service development and redesign may necessitate changes to clinical duties. Such arrangements will be appropriate to the post of Specialty Doctor and agreed with the post holder.
Work in close Liaison with other professionalsForge good links with univseral services including Primary care.
Promote and maintain the good working practice and relationship with other allied agencies such as Social Services, educational and voluntary services. Liaison with the other tiers of local CAMHS.Work closely with the managers within the service and be involved in the planning, development and management of services as appropriate.
Participate in, and support, the implementation of Directorate policies and procedures.
About usNHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances. NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer. We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.
DetailsDate posted19 October 2026Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeSpecialty DoctorSalary
63,696 to 102,689 a year
pa
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time
Reference number270-MED512Job locationsBerrywood Hospital, Northampton / St Mary's Hospital, KetteringNorthamptonshireNN15 7PWUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesFor full details of this role please see the attached job description or contact the service for further information
Job description
Job responsibilitiesFor full details of this role please see the attached job description or contact the service for further informationPerson Specification
Knowledge
EssentialPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMCCompleted an acceptable programme of practical training/internship (or equivalent) in Psychiatry of no less than 12 monthsAt least three years' experience working in Psychiatry in the last five years, including the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is madeAchieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5Progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institutionDesirableAn understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients
Skills
EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills and evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsAbility to present complex information e.g. courts and tribunalsDesirableAssessment and formulation of complex psychiatric disorder and the assessment and treatment of common physical ailments with appropriate support
Person Specification
Knowledge
EssentialPrimary medical qualification recognised by the GMCCompleted an acceptable programme of practical training/internship (or equivalent) in Psychiatry of no less than 12 monthsAt least three years' experience working in Psychiatry in the last five years, including the 12 months immediately preceding the date the application for GMC registration is madeAchieved a minimum score of 7.0 in all 4 categories of the Academic UKVI International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5Progress towards, or success in obtaining a relevant postgraduate qualifications from their respective institutionDesirableAn understanding of the use of security in the treatment of psychiatric patients.oAn understanding of the dynamics of working with damaged and disturbed patients
Skills
EssentialExcellent written and verbal communication skills and evidence of the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levelsAbility to present complex information e.g. courts and tribunalsDesirableAssessment and formulation of complex psychiatric disorder and the assessment and treatment of common physical ailments with appropriate supportDisclosure 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).
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).Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood Hospital, Northampton / St Mary's Hospital, KetteringNorthamptonshireNN15 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation TrustAddressBerrywood Hospital, Northampton / St Mary's Hospital, KetteringNorthamptonshireNN15 7PWUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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