Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*

NSFT; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Starter package

Relocation package

CPD budget £2000/yr

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant to lead the Coastal Adult CMHT in Ipswich. The role combines clinical leadership with advanced psychiatric expertise across community and inpatient interfaces.

The post offers a generous recruitment package, relocation support, CPD funding, and flexible working arrangements. A GMC registration and CCST in Adult Psychiatry are required, with eligibility for flexible or extended sessions as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GMC.
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry or within 3 months of CCST.
• Ability to obtain GMC registration and license to practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership for the Coastal Adult CMHT in East Suffolk.
• Deliver expert psychiatric care and leadership across community teams, wards, crisis and liaison services.
• Ensure professional conduct and governance in line with Nolan Principles.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Travel enabled

Research

Modern treatments

Education

GMC registration

Job description

Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

Main area General Adult Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

10 sessions per week Job ref 246-MESU8100412-C

Site Walker Close, Town Ipswich, East Suffolk Salary £113,565 - £150,569 gross per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

Please note due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.

Job overview

• All of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a ‘New Starter’ package of£15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus
• All new starters may be eligible to receive up to £12,000 relocation package
• CPD is being paid at the higher level of £2000 per annum with the facility accumulating annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
• ‘Holiday of a lifetime scheme’: Consultants and Specialty 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 are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our Coastal Adult CMHT. The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Coastal CMHT, East Suffolk, working collaboratively with colleagues in the community team, the wards, crisis and liaison services for adults to provide a seamless pathway.

Main duties of the job

The post is with CMHT based at Walker Close, Ipswich. This is a full time post, created with additional funding to expand an existing part time vacancy.

The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.

Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.

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.

Working for our organisation

Suffolk, 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Clinical Director Dr Sohail Abrar for further details.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person specification

Attributes

• Effective team working
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research
• Knowledge of modern treatment options

Clinical Governance

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Qualifications

• 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

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

Please be aware that, due to the high number of applications for certain roles, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Contact Information

Name Dr Dan Poulter Job title Locality Medical Director Email address [e-mail]

Additional information Jan Falkowski, Medical Director of Workforce [e-mail]

Chief Medical Officer: Dr Faisil Sethi - [e-mail]