Locum Appointment for Service (CAMHS)
The closing date is 27 February 2026
Job summary
Locum Appointment for Service (LAS) in Psychiatry within Child & Adolescent Mental Health
(Fixed Term Appointment until August 2026)
Livewell Southwest CIC (LSW) is committed to providing high-quality care and support to people where and when they need it, helping them live the best lives they can.
LSW is an integrated organisation delivering community, mental health, and social care services to the residents of Plymouth, as well as community healthcare to West Devon and South Hams. As a social enterprise, we work collaboratively across boundaries to meet the needs of the NHS patients we serve. We employ around 70 doctors and have a strong line management and revalidation structure. Our culture is built on trust and delegated leadership.
We are seeking candidates who are:
Registered with the GMC and hold a licence to practise
Able to demonstrate at least four months experience in a psychiatry rotation.
Although this is not a recognised training post, it offers excellent supervision and valuable experience. Whether you are considering core psychiatry training, primary care training, or simply wish to broaden your experience outside an acute hospital setting, this role provides a strong foundation for your future career.
An advert can only tell you so much. We would be delighted to discuss the role in more detail. Please see our contact information for further enquiries.
Main duties of the job
LSW CAMHS Tier 2 and Tier 3 services cover the City of Plymouth. We also provide assessments for children and young people presenting to Derriford Hospital following selfharm, or those requiring CAMHS input as paediatric inpatients. The service operates as an integrated system of teams within a mainstream CAMHS model.
LSW also hosts the Plym Bridge Unitone of four inpatient units within the Southwest CAMHS Provider Collaborative. This newly designed 12bed unit serves a population of approximately two million.
Our CAMHS workforce includes Consultants, Training Grade Doctors, Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Primary Mental Health Workers, Family Therapists, Art Therapists, and dedicated managerial and administrative teams.
Additional Services
Mental Health Support Teams in Schools (MHST): Although not part of formal CAMHS delivery, MHST sits within the CAMHS management structure due to the expertise required to support this pilot. The team focuses on early emotional health and wellbeing support and currently covers 35 schools with a team of 16.
Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme (LDAP): Another pilot hosted within the CAMHS management structure, LDAP supports young people with autism and/or learning disabilities who are at risk of admission to a Tier 4 mental health setting. The team works closely with young people and families to ensure timely, appropriate support and to prevent hospital admission wherever possible.
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Details
Date posted
26 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£52,656 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
B9832-MD-2026-356
Job locations
Plym Bridge House
4 William Prance Road
Plymouth
PL6 5ZD
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
Plym Bridge House
4 William Prance Road
Plymouth
PL6 5ZD
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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