Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Specialty Doctor in CAMEO Early Intervention in Psychosis Service

The closing date is 30 July 2025

Job summary

The post is based in the CAMEO Early Intervention in Psychosis Service in Peterborough.

CAMEO is a multi-award-winning community mental health service for people aged who are experiencing a first-episode psychosis. The focus is on recognising and treating psychotic experiences early to provide better outcomes and an improved chance of recovery. CAMEO is expanding to become a 3-year age inclusive (14-65) early intervention in psychosis service.

CAMEO provides a holistic service including a wide range of psychological interventions, educational and vocational plans, support with housing, finances, and leisure activities as well alongside expert Psychiatric assessment and treatment .

CAMEO accepts direct referrals from any source, including patients and relatives. CAMEO has strong links with the department of psychiatry at the University of Cambridge and is involved in world class research projects. CAMEO has influenced changes in policies and practice at national and international level.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with 2 consultant Psychiatrists in the CAMEO North team based in Peterborough to provide assessment, treatment reviews and clinical input for patients across the team with the support and supervision of the consultants.

About us

CPFT is a health & social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health & wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting & empowering them to lead a fulfilling life.

Our clinical teams deliver many NHS services not only via inpatient and primary care setting but also with the community. These services include Children, Adult & Older Peoples mental health, Forensic & Specialist mental health, Learning Disabilities, Primary Care & Liaison psychiatry, Substance misuse, Social care, Research & Development.

To achieve our goal, we look to recruit high calibre candidates that share our vision & values. As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including disabled people & members of our BAME & LGBTQ+ communities.

For further information on CPFT please visit our website www.cpft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

310-MED-7325668

Job locations

CAMEO North

169 London Road

Fletton, Peterborough

PE2 9DS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Teaching and Training

The appointee is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and trainees in psychiatry, and to supervise junior medical staff within the specialty.

The post holder would be eligible to undertake a formal Training the Trainers course.

Job Planning & Appraisal

Job Plans are reviewed regularly usually with the supervising consultants Specialty Doctors are required to take part in the annual appraisal process and engage with Revalidation as described in the Trust's Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy.

Training Opportunities

1. Opportunities to take part in mental health research projects.

2. Attendance at weekly education meetings.

3. Opportunities to undertake service audit, working within a Clinical Governance audit plan. Support is available through the Clinical Governance Committee Convenor and the Clinical Governance facilitator.

4. Specialty doctor peer group meeting to consider professional and work issues.

5. Other educational activities include:

Journal club/case conferences

Supervision with consultant

Research

Cambridge offers unrivalled opportunities for research and for collaboration with University Departments. A wide range of research is conducted by the University Department of Psychiatry and by NHS staff, including psychosocial, cognitive, neuroendocrine and psycho-pharmacological studies into depression; epidemiological, molecular biological, neuropathological, neuropsychological and neurochemical studies into Schizophrenia and Alzheimers Disease; psychology; epidemiology and cognitive treatment of appetite disorders; psychosocial aspects of neurological disorders; care of the elderly in the community, evaluation of health services; psychiatric illness in mentally handicapped adolescents; child psychiatry; forensic psychiatry; and history of psychiatry.

There is also scope for research and teaching links with the University Department of Psychology and the Institute of Criminology.

On Call / Emergency Duties

There is no requirement to be involved in on-call rota at this time.

So far as it is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Arrangements for Leave

This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the Consultant / line manager in accordance with standard Trust/NHS regulations. It is essential that six weeks notice be given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellations of patients' appointments. This includes all forms of leave.

Study Leave

30 days / period of 3 years.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Teaching and Training

The appointee is expected to participate in teaching and training of junior staff, medical students and trainees in psychiatry, and to supervise junior medical staff within the specialty.

The post holder would be eligible to undertake a formal Training the Trainers course.

Job Planning & Appraisal

Job Plans are reviewed regularly usually with the supervising consultants Specialty Doctors are required to take part in the annual appraisal process and engage with Revalidation as described in the Trust's Medical Appraisal and Revalidation Policy.

Training Opportunities

1. Opportunities to take part in mental health research projects.

2. Attendance at weekly education meetings.

3. Opportunities to undertake service audit, working within a Clinical Governance audit plan. Support is available through the Clinical Governance Committee Convenor and the Clinical Governance facilitator.

4. Specialty doctor peer group meeting to consider professional and work issues.

5. Other educational activities include:

Journal club/case conferences

Supervision with consultant

Research

Cambridge offers unrivalled opportunities for research and for collaboration with University Departments. A wide range of research is conducted by the University Department of Psychiatry and by NHS staff, including psychosocial, cognitive, neuroendocrine and psycho-pharmacological studies into depression; epidemiological, molecular biological, neuropathological, neuropsychological and neurochemical studies into Schizophrenia and Alzheimers Disease; psychology; epidemiology and cognitive treatment of appetite disorders; psychosocial aspects of neurological disorders; care of the elderly in the community, evaluation of health services; psychiatric illness in mentally handicapped adolescents; child psychiatry; forensic psychiatry; and history of psychiatry.

There is also scope for research and teaching links with the University Department of Psychology and the Institute of Criminology.

On Call / Emergency Duties

There is no requirement to be involved in on-call rota at this time.

So far as it is consistent with the proper discharge of the above duties the post holder undertakes to deputise from time to time for absent colleagues. The post holder undertakes, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.

Arrangements for Leave

This is arranged by mutual agreement of colleagues and approval of the Consultant / line manager in accordance with standard Trust/NHS regulations. It is essential that six weeks notice be given to allow for proper planning and prevent cancellations of patients' appointments. This includes all forms of leave.

Study Leave

30 days / period of 3 years.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Experience

Essential

  • Working as a doctor for at least 4 years of which at least 2 should be in psychiatry training posts
  • At least 12 months experience of community adult psychiatry

Desirable

  • Broad experience of working in NHS mental health services
  • Experience of delivering clinical supervision and training in psychiatry

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis
  • Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Early Intervention in Psychosis services
  • Experience in audit, investigation of complaints or similar.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster excellent inter-team/interagency working relationships.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Full GMC registration and licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent

Desirable

  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Experience

Essential

  • Working as a doctor for at least 4 years of which at least 2 should be in psychiatry training posts
  • At least 12 months experience of community adult psychiatry

Desirable

  • Broad experience of working in NHS mental health services
  • Experience of delivering clinical supervision and training in psychiatry

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential

  • Extensive knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis
  • Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in Early Intervention in Psychosis services
  • Experience in audit, investigation of complaints or similar.

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to foster excellent inter-team/interagency working relationships.
  • Able to demonstrate initiative and be proactive

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. 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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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. 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 details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMEO North

169 London Road

Fletton, Peterborough

PE2 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CAMEO North

169 London Road

Fletton, Peterborough

PE2 9DS


Employer's website

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Clinical Director

Melanie Staley

melanie.staley@cpft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

16 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

310-MED-7325668

Job locations

CAMEO North

169 London Road

Fletton, Peterborough

PE2 9DS


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