Specialty Doctor in CAMHS | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 pa |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Colchester, CO4 5HG |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7744188/364-EPUT740 |
Summary
Would you like to be part of a team that provides the best care for young people aged 13 to 18 and play an instrumental part in their recovery?
EPUT is seeking a dedicated and compassionate NHS Locum Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) team at Longview ward based at St Aubyn Centre, Colchester.
. St Aubyn Centre provides Tier 4 CAMHS Services only. The unit comprises two distinct services. Longview is a 12 bedded generic adolescent unit commissioned to accept young people (both male and female) from the age of 13 up to 18 years. Larkwood is a 10 bedded Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for the same age group. Both wards are commissioned by NHS England to provide a resource for young people needing admission to hospital. The usual catchment area is the county of Essex, but does admit young people from within the Eastern Region and further afield.
This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people experiencing complex mental health challenges. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team including the Consultant, Specialty Doctor, Psychologists, therapists, nurses and social workers to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The role involves inpatient responsibilities, contributing to assessment, treatment planning, risk management and ongoing therapeutic interventions.
If you join our Trust we will ensure that you are supported and encouraged to pursue professional development interests and we have excellent links with the medical school at ARU and other educational establishments where we have shared appointments in teaching and research.
You should be eligible for full registration with the GMC at time of appointment. You will also need to provide evidence of completion core training and demonstrate CT3 competencies in Psychiatry and at least be eligible for ST1-3 post.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
Benefits
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
• Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
• Work bank: You can use the opportunity to supplement your income and develop your skills by working bank shifts.
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
1. Observe the Trust’s agreed policies and procedures.
2. Provide, with consultant colleagues, a service in the specialty for the Trust with responsibility for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of illness, and the proper functioning of the department.
3. Honour out-of-hours responsibilities, including rota commitments where contracted.
4. Provide agreed cover for colleague’s periods of leave.
5. Participate in audit and continuing medical education.
6. Contribute to the training of junior medical staff and medical students.
7. Be involved in research and teaching where appropriate.
This advert closes on Sunday 1 Feb 2026