Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Locum Specialty Doctor CCAT (Lister)

The closing date is 07 August 2025

Job summary

We are seeking a Locum Specialty Doctor - CCAT CAMHS to be part of the Specialist Services Strategic Business Unit in Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust.

CCATT work in close collaboration with the East of England CAMHS Collaborative Patient Flow Team who is gatekeeping for Tier 4 admissions in inpatient / home treatment team setting CAMHS Eating Disorders Team, Adolescent DBT team and the PATH - Psychosis: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment in Hertfordshire

Main duties of the job

o To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients.

o To record clinical activity accurately and comprehensively, and submit this promptly to the Information Department.

o To participate annually in a job plan review with the line manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management.

o To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services.

o Provision of psychiatric expertise to the CCAT team

o To undertake outpatient clinics via intervention arm of CCAT and participate in multidisciplinary case discussions.

o To liaise effectively with primary care and mainstream mental health services.

o To have regular clinical supervision with the consultant psychiatrist. It is the post holder's responsibility to ensure that this is booked.

** full overview of the role is in the JD**

About us

This is a hugely exciting time for the Trust having recently achieved an OUTSTANDING CQC RATING and being one of just five mental health and learning disabilities NHS trusts in England to hold an outstanding rating.We are driven by our values. If you believe in Respect, Kindness and a Positive outlook then you'll be right at home.Here's what we have to offer you- Mentoring support for new Consultants- Dedicated support to help become a future NHS Leader- Access to Leadership, Teaching, Education and Research opportunities- A strong ethos on Learning and Development- Access to a state-of-the-art Simulation Training Facility including opportunities to join the Multidisciplinary Simulation Faculty- Access to a large peer group of enthusiastic and high-calibre Consultants- Study leave of 30 days over 3 years- Study leave budget of £800 per person per annum- Innovative patient electronic record system (PARIS)/ Admin and IT equipment/ software to improve work experience (4G enabled laptops provided upon starting)- Flexible working- Excellent staff benefits- Health and wellbeing support- Flexible APAs to seek development opportunities in service development/ management / Simulation Training /working with Community Transformation Projects- Dedicated SPA time in Job Plan- Generous relocation package up to £7.5K (subject to terms & conditions)

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-474-A

Job locations

Lister hospital

Corey Mills lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Job description

Job responsibilities

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas pertinent to the Trust and their own relevant experience. There is an active academic unit headed by Professor Hawley who currently holds a Chair at the University of Hertfordshire. Provide liaison and consultation as required with the local acute paediatric services.

** full overview of the role is in the JD**

Job description

Job responsibilities

It is envisaged that the post holder will work 10 programmed activities over 5 days. Following appointment there will be a meeting at no later than three months with the clinical manager to review and revise the job plan and objectives of the post holder. The overall split of the programmed activities is 7.5 to be devoted to direct clinical care and 2.5 to supporting professional activities (as per the Royal College of Psychiatrists recommendation). The timetable is indicative only. A formal job plan will be agreed between the post holder and associate medical director or clinical manager three months after commencing the post and at least annually thereafter.

To perform duties in occasional emergencies and unforeseen circumstances in consultation with senior and junior colleagues. To participate in regular Audit and Quality Assurance programmes to improve and maintain the high standard of service. To contribute to or conduct research in clinical or service areas pertinent to the Trust and their own relevant experience. There is an active academic unit headed by Professor Hawley who currently holds a Chair at the University of Hertfordshire. Provide liaison and consultation as required with the local acute paediatric services.

** full overview of the role is in the JD**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
  • Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and compentancies.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience within CAMHS
  • Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
  • Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to CCAT

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
  • Possession of good organisational skills
  • Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
  • Has actively participated in clinical audit
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.

Desirable

  • MRCPsych OR MRCPsych equivalent approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Eligibility

Essential

  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practice at the time of appointment.

Desirable

  • In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice.
  • Section 12/Approved clinician approval.

CLINICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

Essential

  • A minimum of 4 years' full time post graduate training (or it's equivalent gained on a part time of flexible basis) at least two years of which to be within a psychiatry training programme or as fixed term Specialty Trainee within psychiatry o; or have equivalent experience and compentancies.
  • Minimum of 6 months experience within CAMHS
  • Ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent clinical skills using bio-psychosocial perspective and wide medical knowledge.

Desirable

  • Clinical experience in a range of services within Psychiatry.
  • Excellent degree of medical knowledge in relation to CCAT

ACADEMIC SKILLS LIFELONG LEARNING

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate clinical problem solving in interdisciplinary areas
  • Possession of good organisational skills
  • Be able to actively listen and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Holds a full valid driving license and access to a car (Unless you have a disability as defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995).
  • Has actively participated in clinical audit

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

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lister hospital

Corey Mills lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lister hospital

Corey Mills lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Lead

Rania Moussa

rania.moussa@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 July 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

367-HPFT-MEDICAL-474-A

Job locations

Lister hospital

Corey Mills lane

Stevenage

SG1 4AB


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