Job summary
As an IMG with a substantial work experience in CAMHS, I was sceptical before moving to UK and specifically opting for Herefordshire and Worcestershire NHS Trust amongst other options, but after working in Core CAMHS, Worcestershire for around 3 years I can just say that I relish the work environment so much that I look forward to Mondays with excitement (which is not an exaggeration!); Staff, peers and managers have been so supportive, encouraging and kind that I feel so fortunate to have selected this trust as my workplace" Dr V, Consultant Psychiatrist
If you would like to work with colleagues like Dr V and have a consistent and child-centred approach, please apply for this post. We offer:
A substantive post at 10PAs per week
Monday to Friday service between 9am to 5pm
No on call rota
Up to 30 days of study leave over three years
Staff turnover in CAMHS below the national average
Low tier 4 admission rate, due to a strong MDT approach to child centred care
A service meeting targets for assessment in CAMHS
Main duties of the job
To work as part of a multidisciplinary team and liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies.
To manage a compact case load of the most complex cases and to provide senior medical advice, support, consultancy and clinical leadership to Herefordshire and Worcestershire Core CAMHS.
To conduct outpatient clinics consisting of routine and urgent new patient assessments and review/follow up appointments.
To carry out home visits and telephone/remote consultations with service users as appropriate.
To participate in appropriate multi-disciplinary team meetings such as MDT meetings & CPA reviews.
To maintain electronic health records in accordance with Trust policies.
To undertake and maintain statutory and mandatory training requirements.
To actively participate in clinical governance activities.
To work within the duties and responsibilities of the Mental Health Act
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
What we offer;
- 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
- Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
- Wide range of supportive staff networks
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our website.
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Details
- Date posted: 10 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience pro rata for part time
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9798-2439
- Job locations: Redditch Town Hall, Walter Stranz Square, Redditch, B98 8AH, United Kingdom, Aconbury North, Worcester Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR5 1DD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent knowledge in specialty
- Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- Able to manage clinical complexity and uncertainty
- Makes decisions based on evidence and experience including the contribution of others
- Able to meet duties under MHA and MCA
- Provision of high-quality mental health services, as trainee or Consultant
- Previous experience of working in a clinical leadership role with positive relationships with team members.
- Knowledge about the NHS and understanding the evidence base underpinning the delivery of high-quality services.
- Ability to manage, improve or to support the clinical operations of the service.
- Understanding of the importance of excellent team working relationships and ability to put this into practice.
- Knowledge about mental health policy with ability to think strategically and manage change.
- Ability to work independently, methodically and safely.
Desirable
- Wide range of specialist and sub-specialist experience relevant to post within NHS or comparable service
- Knowledge/experience of the governance programme.
- Evidence of involvement in building and improving team relationships.
- An interest to participate in on-going research projects, especially putting research into practice.
- Ability to work across teams and disciplinary boundaries in a collaborative style.
- Experience and interest in providing training and teaching for a variety of staff group.
- Commitment to maintenance and development of medical leadership
Qualifications
Essential
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
Desirable
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
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