Specialty Doctor in CAMHS, Community Mental Health Teams (0-18 years)
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £61,542 - £99,216 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6JB |
| Company: | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7729409/436-MED-SD-CAMHS-OAKLANDS |
Summary
A Vacancy at Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust.
The Specialty Doctor for South Core Birmingham Community Mental Health Team will be committed to working with young people aged 0-18 with mental ill health and neurodevelopmental conditions as well as provide a central role within an MDT context in delivering psychiatric assessment and treatment for a caseload of patients and their families. The post holder will also contribute to providing psychiatric and medical risk management.
The South Core Team forms part of the overall Community Mental Health provision in the city of Birmingham and works closely with other specialty teams, providers and services to deliver a high quality service.
The clinical base is The Oaklands Centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Applicants will need to hold full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice and completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or equivalent.
Provide direct psychiatric services through the clinical assessment, diagnosis and care plan, risk assessment and management plans, treatment formulation, prescribing and work with the team on implementing evidence based interventions.
Hold a caseload of patients (0-18 year olds) and review patients at a frequency according to their clinical need and risks.
Work alongside Consultants and the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of services for this area and, in particular, provide assessment and evaluation of cases where a psychiatric disorder is suspected.
Participate in formulating and implementing appropriate care plan around physical healthcare needs of service users in the CAMHS.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Please find attached all duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026
The Specialty Doctor for South Core Birmingham Community Mental Health Team will be committed to working with young people aged 0-18 with mental ill health and neurodevelopmental conditions as well as provide a central role within an MDT context in delivering psychiatric assessment and treatment for a caseload of patients and their families. The post holder will also contribute to providing psychiatric and medical risk management.
The South Core Team forms part of the overall Community Mental Health provision in the city of Birmingham and works closely with other specialty teams, providers and services to deliver a high quality service.
The clinical base is The Oaklands Centre in Selly Oak, Birmingham.
Applicants will need to hold full registration with the GMC and a licence to practice and completed at least four years postgraduate training, at least two of which will be within a psychiatry training programme or equivalent.
Provide direct psychiatric services through the clinical assessment, diagnosis and care plan, risk assessment and management plans, treatment formulation, prescribing and work with the team on implementing evidence based interventions.
Hold a caseload of patients (0-18 year olds) and review patients at a frequency according to their clinical need and risks.
Work alongside Consultants and the multi-disciplinary team in the provision of services for this area and, in particular, provide assessment and evaluation of cases where a psychiatric disorder is suspected.
Participate in formulating and implementing appropriate care plan around physical healthcare needs of service users in the CAMHS.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Please find attached all duties and responsibilities in the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
This advert closes on Wednesday 11 Feb 2026