Job summary
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
This is an exciting time to be a part of our later life specialty services. If you are passionate about working collaboratively with patients and their communities at times of mental health crisis then come and join our friendly staff group. You will be working alongside another later life consultant on Abbeygate ward as well as an adult consultant in our CRHT team. As the consultant bridging inpatient and crisis home treatment teams you will be providing excellent clinical leadership and contributing to the development of the wider pathway. You will be working with a supportive MDTs to deliver high quality care, in line with national standards, and making a valued contribution to the development and implementation of the pathway.
Main duties of the job
You will be joining a highly supportive, experienced, and friendly team of psychiatrists specializing in later life. There are three substantive consultants in post a part time specialty doctors with another full-time specialty doctor being recruited to Abbeygate ward. There is also additional funding for a new part time post to be advertised shortly, covering our psychiatric Liaison service
About us
If you are passionate about improving acute care and working with colleagues across Crisis and Community Pathways, then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:
- Beautiful countryside with easy access to award winning coastal locations.
- Excellent rail links to Cambridge and London
- Affordable housing and reputable college and schools.
- Relocation allowance / removal benefit
- Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
- We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both the university of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
- Local teaching programme
- Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for the post should have or be eligible for a CCT and eligible onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. Full GMC registration, approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, eligibility for Approved Clinician status and appropriate adult psychiatry experience are required.
The Trust is working towards equal opportunities and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality or religious belief.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Applicants for the post should have or be eligible for a CCT and eligible onto the Specialist Register within six months of the interview date. Full GMC registration, approval under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act, eligibility for Approved Clinician status and appropriate adult psychiatry experience are required.
The Trust is working towards equal opportunities and welcomes applications irrespective of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, sexuality or religious belief.
The Trust operates a no smoking policy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Register
- Approved Clinician Status
- Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Register
- Approved Clinician Status
- Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
Experience
Essential
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- 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).
