Trust Doctor

Job summary
We are a friendly and caring organisation that welcomes those from all backgrounds to join our team. We offer the NHS pension and contractual benefits such as generous annual leave and sick pay as well as a multitude of discounts and benefits.

We need someone special

Were looking for an individual that will make the role their own and bring new ideas, someone who will be a key part of providing a full Medical service for the organisation.

We look for a proactive vision where you believe the impossible is possible.

As a potential NAViGO employee you need to be a team player. We are an open-door organisation and believe in sharing our knowledge and listening closely to our employees.

Main duties of the job
The Trust Doctor will work with the Consultant Psychiatrist to help manage an active caseload of approximately 115 children and young people.

In addition to scheduled clinical activity, the Trust Doctor will undertakes safeguarding work, Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need Meetings, Strategy Meetings, educational consultations and multi-agency liaison activities under the supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist.

About us
Hello!

We are Navigo. We look after North East Lincolnshire's mental health and well-being, an award-winning social enterprise that provides mental health services to the NHS and beyond.

The whole basis of our work is to deliver services that we would be happy for our own family to use.

We offer a range of mental health services, including acute and community facilities as well as specialist support such as outstanding older adults inpatient services, rehabilitation and recovery community mental health and an outstanding specialist eating disorder facility.

Ranked as one of the top UK companies to work for, we feature in the Best Companies top 100 large company list.

As a social enterprise, we do things a little bit differently and have also developed income-generating commercially viable businesses that provide training, education and employment opportunities including Grimsby Garden Centre.

Working at Navigo is not like working anywhere else. Lots of places say that, but we really mean it.

We like to work with forward-thinking people who want to make a difference.

Come and Join us !

Please note: Whilst we value all applications, if we believe an application to be AI generated, we will use a checking tool and may reject any application that has been automatically generated.

Should you require any assistance in completing this application due to a disability or other needs please contact navigo.recruitment@nhs.net

Details
Date posted: 21 October 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Doctor - other
Salary: £41,226 to £47,610 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: B9816-687

Job responsibilities
The Trust Doctor will work within Young Minds Matter (CAMHS), Navigo's specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service, based at Freshney Green Primary Care Centre.

The Trust Doctor will:

• Undertake psychiatric assessments of children and young people.
• Conduct follow-up outpatient reviews.
• Participate in ADHD assessment pathways.
• Contribute to neurodevelopmental assessments.
• Assist in diagnostic formulation and treatment planning.
• Prescribe and monitor medication under consultant supervision where appropriate.
• Participate in MDT reviews.
• Attend case formulation meetings.
• Contribute to urgent assessments and risk reviews.
• Liaise with GPs, paediatricians, schools and partner agencies.
• Prepare clinical correspondence and reports.
• Participate in safeguarding activities.
• Contribute to Child Protection Conferences, Child in Need meetings and Strategy Meetings where appropriate.
• Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement projects.

The Trust Doctor will work under the clinical supervision of the Consultant Psychiatrist and will not normally hold independent Responsible Clinician responsibility.

The post holder will support the Consultant Psychiatrist and multidisciplinary team in providing assessment, diagnosis and treatment to children and young people with mental health and neurodevelopmental difficulties.

The role provides an excellent opportunity for developing experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, ADHD assessment and management, neurodevelopmental disorders, safeguarding, multi-agency working and community CAMHS practice.

Person Specification
Knowledge (Essential)

• Mental Health Act
• National Policy and Strategy including mental health policy, Clinical Governance, evidenced based practice, NHS Plan, NSFs, NICE and other relevant guidance
• Awareness of current issues in mental health service provision
• Perinatal service models and approaches.

Experience (Essential)

• At least 12 months experience in children psychiatry
• Evidence of effective multidisciplinary team involvement
• Teaching education of junior medical staff

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full GMC Registration
• MRCPsych (or equivalent)
• CCT / Specialist Register (or within 6 months of CCT) in General Adult Psychiatry

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Relevant Higher Degree MD, PHD MSc or other additional clinical qualifications
• Section 12(2) Approval and Approved Clinician status

Additional Criteria (Essential)

• Ability to assess and treat psychiatric problems in adults of working age and deal with crisis situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Navigo Health and Social Care CIC
Address: Freshney Green Primary Care Centre, Sorrel Rd, Grimsby, DN34 4GB, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact for questions about the job
Medical Staffing Manager, Jolee Carrington, joleecarrington@nhs.net

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