Skip to main content
Please wait, loading

Job summary

Main area
Psychiatry
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 10 sessions per week
Job ref
310-MED-7325668
Employer
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
CAMEO North
Town
Fletton, Peterborough
Salary
£59,175 - £95,400 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/07/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialty Doctor in CAMEO Early Intervention in Psychosis Service

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

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.

 

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main 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 Alzheimer’s 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 criteria
  • Full GMC registration and licence to practice
  • MBBS or equivalent
Desirable criteria
  • MRCPsych or equivalent
  • Approval under section 12 of the Mental Health Act 1983

Experience

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

Skills/Ability/Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Extensive knowledge of Early Intervention in Psychosis
  • Knowledge of policy and legislation relating to mental health and social care services.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of working in Early Intervention in Psychosis services
  • Experience in audit, investigation of complaints or similar.

Qualities and Attributes

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardNHS Employers Diversity and Inclusion PartnersVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveDisability confident leaderInvestors in PeopleDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.NHS Rainbow badgePrince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthMenopause Workplace PledgeArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Melanie Staley
Job title
Associate Clinical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Dr Caroline Meiser-Stedman, Clinical director; [email protected]

Apply online nowAlert me to similar vacancies