Consultant Psychiatrist – CAMHS Getting More Help – Keynsham with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa Note
Oxford Health NHS Trust welcomes international applicants and offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their eligibility for UK work visas with the employer directly, as visa requirements may vary based on individual circumstances.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Getting More Help team based in Keynsham, Bath & North East Somerset. This is an excellent opportunity for international medical professionals to work within the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), providing specialized mental health care to children and adolescents.
About Oxford Health NHS Trust
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health, and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, and Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics, and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.
About the Role
We are recruiting for a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Bath & NE Somerset (BANES) Community CAMHS Team where you will have an active leadership role and medical responsibility for the diagnosis, management, and treatment of children, adolescents, and families. With your expertise in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, you’ll join our Getting More Help multi-disciplinary team (MDT) working in close liaison with our Getting Help team.
Key Responsibilities
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will attend regular MDTs and provide clinical leadership and medical input to the team. You will have responsibility for patients seen by yourself and those seen by medical staff directly supervised by you. You will work in partnership within the multidisciplinary team for the clinical management of patients, including risk assessment, the assessment of carers’ needs, and service development.
Person Specification – Qualifications
Essential qualifications include eligibility for Section 12 (Mental Health Act 1983) Approval and Approved Clinician status, and eligibility for inclusion on the GMC Specialist Registrar in a psychiatric speciality (or within six months of achieving registration at the time of interview). Desirable qualifications include higher degrees/diplomas in relevant fields, specialist training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Membership/Fellowship of The Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Person Specification – Experience
Essential experience includes excellent knowledge in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, experience of effective multidisciplinary team working, multiagency partnerships, management of children with complex needs, and familiarity with UK health systems and CAMHS services. Desirable experience includes application of evidence-based practice, development of multidisciplinary teamwork, and high training placement in Adolescent Psychiatry.
Required Skills and Knowledge
You must demonstrate ability to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary framework, excellent communication skills with patients and colleagues, experience in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching, supervisory skills, and a genuine interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Honesty, integrity, and flexibility to cope with service changes are essential.
Professional Requirements
Applicants must have full GMC registration and meet specifications set out in the General Medical Council guidelines. You must be independently mobile to travel between base and clinic sites. The Trust will support obtaining Section 12 approval and Approved Clinician status if required.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days annual leave per annum (pro-rata), increasing to 35 days after seven years seniority. Additional benefits include excellent opportunities for career progression, access to tailored learning and development, NHS Discount scheme, competitive pension scheme, lease car scheme, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, and Mental Health First Aiders.
Relocation Support
We offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for external applicants (subject to eligibility criteria). For international candidates moving to the UK, this financial support can help with the transition process and settling into your new role and community.
Certificate of Sponsorship
The Trust offers a Certificate of Sponsorship for eligible international candidates. Please note that possession of a Certificate of Sponsorship does not guarantee visa approval. Applicants must verify their eligibility for the relevant UK visa category with the UK Visas and Immigration authorities and may need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Digital Healthcare Innovation
Oxford Health NHS Trust has been awarded Global Digital Exemplar Status, providing an exciting opportunity to be part of our work on developing mental health-related Apps for young people. This represents a forward-thinking approach to mental healthcare delivery and service innovation.
Service Model
We are implementing an exciting and innovative service model for children and young people’s mental health. Our Getting More Help team operates alongside our Getting Help team, which functions as a single point of access for CAMHS, screening referrals from GPs, Paediatricians, Education, and Social Services.
How to Apply
Application Process
To apply for this position, you must complete the application process via the NHS Jobs website. The application deadline is 22 April 2026. When applying, ensure you provide all required documentation, including proof of qualifications, professional registration, and evidence of your eligibility for sponsorship.
Required Documents
International applicants should prepare: proof of medical qualifications, GMC registration (or evidence of application), evidence of Section 12 approval (or eligibility), curriculum vitae, and references. You may also need to provide English language proficiency test results if not already registered with the GMC.
Contact Information
For specific questions about this role or the application process, please contact Chandini Abraham (Consultant Psychiatrist) at chandini.abraham@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk or by phone at 01865903889.
Next Steps
If shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview, which may be conducted virtually for international candidates. Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Sponsorship to support their visa application. The Trust provides comprehensive induction and support for international staff relocating to the UK.