Job summary
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
Specialty Doctor in Adult Community Mental Health
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended by CQC for the care they provide.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to get involved in a developing Community Mental Health team. The team delivers care for a broad range of mental health presentations for both brief and complex interventions.
Main duties of the job
Who are we looking for?
You will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious and do everything you can to provide the best care to our service users. We are looking for someone who displays compassion, empathy and sensitivity.
About us
Why come and work with us:
- Relocation allowance / removal benefit
- Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
- Friendly Colleagues
- Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
- Subsidised gyms and free physio service
- We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
- Well established county wide teaching program
- Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
- Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
- Study leave budget of £600 annually.
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Title: Specialty DoctorSpecialty: Eastern Recovery Team, Community Mental Health
**Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information**
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Post
Title: Specialty DoctorSpecialty: Eastern Recovery Team, Community Mental Health
**Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- S12 Approval
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (i.e. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as a doctor post registration
- 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior
- 6 months in relevant specialism
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Research
Desirable
- Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GMC Registration
- S12 Approval
Desirable
- Relevant higher degree (i.e. MD, PhD, MSc or other additional clinical qualifications)
Experience
Essential
- 3 years as a doctor post registration
- 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior
- 6 months in relevant specialism
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Research
Desirable
- Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
Teaching
Essential
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
