Consultant in GA Psych EIP & TIDES *with £20K Support Package*

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

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Job summary

**The exciting new role of Associate Medical Director for West Norfolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity**

  • New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
  • supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
  • roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
  • CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
  • 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SASG doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years, to facilitate an extended period of leave. The scheme enables the opportunity for planning a 'holiday of a lifetime' or extended paid break

We seek a Consultant Psychiatrist leader to join our EIP and TIDES teams. This role spans the Psychosis services available across the Norfolk Region. It consists of 50% of time with the Yarmouth and Waveney locality in Early Intervention Service and 50% of time in the New Pan Norfolk TIDES service.

Main duties of the job

The EIP team provide early intervention services for those experiencing a clear first presentation of psychotic illness. Patients from age 14 years to 65 years old are provided for. This post will provide medical input for those aged 18 to 69 (a local CAMHS Consultant provides cover for those aged 14-18 years).

TIDES Service

This is a new and exciting NHS England Mandated service based in Norwich but offers a service across the whole of Norfolk to support At Risk Mental State patients aged between 14-35 .This service consists of psychologist, CBT therapists, family workers and nurses who together provide NICE concordant treatment.

The post holder must be registered with the GMC. The post holder must also have an entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry (or within three months of completion of CCST). Applications from those wishing to work flexibly or those wishing to develop academic or special interest sessions are welcomed.

About us

Norfolk, a beautiful county situated in the East with excellent schools, well known beaches, forests and inland waterway natural beauty and all just a short hop to Amsterdam from Norwich Airport. A short drive from the University city of Cambridge and 90-minute train ride to London.

We are also offering:

  • Up to £12k relocation expenses
  • Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
  • Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
  • Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
  • Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
  • Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
  • Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
  • NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
  • Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
  • 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
  • Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
  • Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-NSS6754638-D

Job locations

The Resource Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU


Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is to provide Consultant Psychiatry input to our Early Intervention Psychosis and TIDES teams.

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson for further details.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Job description

Job responsibilities

This post is to provide Consultant Psychiatry input to our Early Intervention Psychosis and TIDES teams.

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson for further details.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person Specification

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC register
  • Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Person Specification

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

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC register
  • Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Resource Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Resource Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director

Zeyn Green-Thompson

zeyn.green-thompson@nsft.nhs.uk

Date posted

11 March 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year gross per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-NSS6754638-D

Job locations

The Resource Centre, Northgate Hospital

Northgate Street

Great Yarmouth

NR30 1BU


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