Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)*Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS; Norwich; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Norwich is seeking an ambitious Consultant Psychiatrist to work in their women's secure inpatient service. The role offers a competitive salary, various relocation and development packages, and the chance to lead clinical care in a supportive environment. Applicants should be registered with the GMC and possess relevant clinical experience. This position provides opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

£15,000 recruitment bonus

£12,000 relocation package

CPD funding of £2,000 per annum

Paid study leave

NHS benefits package

Potential for extra PA for DCC

Qualifications

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience is essential.
• 6 months experience in relevant clinical area is essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance.
• Supervising junior medical staff experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant Psychiatry input to the Men's Low Secure Service.
• Lead clinical care in Whitlingham Ward.
• Work collaboratively with the Forensic Community Mental Health Team.

Skills

Effective team working

Leadership qualities

Flexibility

Teaching and presentation skills

Knowledge of complex mental illness

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

Approved Clinician Status

Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act

Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Job description

Job summary

• 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 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

Women's low and medium secure inpatient care.

An opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious and innovative individual to the position of Consultant Psychiatrist, working in our women's secure inpatient service based in Norwich.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health, psychological therapies, drugs and alcohol and learning disability services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Secure and Forensic Services for NSFT are rated as Good by the CQC.

Main duties of the job

Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk.

The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward.

This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.

About us

Overview of Norfolk

Norfolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Norfolk's county town is Norwich, which is home to the University of East Anglia, and is the county's main business and culture centre.

We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential. This could be talking at international conferences, pursuing additional areas of study and research or developing your leadership skills to be one of leaders of the future.

We are also offering

• Up to £12k relocation expenses
• Access to £800 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

Details Date posted

28 July 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-MSEC7347834

Job locations

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

Job description Job responsibilities

This post is to provide Consultant Psychiatry input to the Mens Low Secure Service and Forensic Community Mental Health Team

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 the Mens Low Secure Service and Forensic Community Mental Health Team

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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

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 illess

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

Attributes Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving license/able to travel independently
• Research

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

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

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 illess

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

Attributes Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving license/able to travel independently
• Research

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

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

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

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

Employer's website

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