At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our CAMHS team to assess and manage young people's mental health.
- Company: Be part of an award-winning NHS Trust dedicated to community health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification and relevant clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 63696 - 102689 £ per year.
We are seeking a full time (10PAs) Specialty Doctor post in CAMHS based at Shropshire, working alongside the Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established CAMHS service and to gain experience in the assessment and management of young people with mental health difficulties in a community setting. The service accepts referrals for young people up to 25 years of age who are registered with a local GP. The team accepts referrals for young people where it is suspected that they may have a Mental Health Disorder. The Multi-disciplinary team provides assessment and treatment for young people and their families.
Main duties of the job:
- The post holder will provide general medical services within their areas of competence. This will include routine physical examination and health monitoring.
- There will be a need to assess physical health problems as they arise and arrange treatment or where appropriate liaison with or referral to secondary health care.
- To receive referrals and undertake a full assessment of all referred patients.
- The post-holder will be expected to assess and manage patients suffering from a range of Mental Health Conditions. Management will include both pharmacological and psychological treatments.
- The post-holder will be expected to carry out a full medical assessment, perform a mental state examination and perform a physical examination when appropriate.
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Details:
- Date posted: 06 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
- Grade: Specialty Doctor
- Salary: £63,696 to £102,689 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 301-MS-26-8180578
- Job locations: Telford Langley School, Duce Drive, Telford, TD4 3JS, United Kingdom
Person Specification:
- Qualifications:
- Essential: MBBS or equivalent medical qualification
- Eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment
- Desirable: Approval under Section 12 (2) of the Mental Health Act
- Skills:
- Essential: Relevant specialty clinical knowledge and experience - capacity to apply sound clinical knowledge relevant to child and adolescent mental health
- Clinical Judgement - experience in making clinical decisions and managing risk.
This 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.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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