Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Nacton; On-site; GBP 114,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Starter £15,000 over 3 years

Up to £12,000 relocation package

£2,000 CPD per annum

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Job summary

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust seeks a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead the Coastal Adult CMHT in East Suffolk, Ipswich. The post is full-time, with funding to grow an existing part-time vacancy.

The post holder provides senior professional leadership and clinical expertise to deliver a seamless care pathway with community teams, wards and crisis services. The role requires GMC registration with CCST entry within three months, and participation in public service governance and

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Coastal CMHT.
• Collaborate with community teams, wards, crisis and liaison services to provide a seamless pathway.
• Comply with Nolan Principles and Standards of Business Conduct.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Research

Teaching

Teamwork

Education

Entry on the GMC register

Section 12(2) Approved under the MHA

Approved Clinician Status

Specialist Register / CCST within 6 months

Job description

Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*

• 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.

About us

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

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

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.

£113,565 to £150,569 a yeargross per annum