Consultant in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry*Generous Recruitment Package*

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Norwich is offering a Consultant in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry position. The role involves providing treatment for male adults with severe mental health issues, alongside leading a new ward team. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant experience. The role includes benefits such as up to £12k in relocation expenses and ongoing professional development opportunities. Full and part-time hours will be considered.

Benefits

Up to £12k relocation expenses

Access to £800 per annum professional development budget

Paid study leave for CPD

Qualifications

• GMC registration is mandatory.
• You must possess Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act.
• 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide admission, assessment, and treatment for male adults with severe mental disorders.
• Lead and develop the new ward team.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota.

Skills

Effective team working

Flexibility

Teaching and presentation skills

Research

Education

Entry on the GMC register

Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Job description

Consultant in Adult Inpatient Psychiatry*Generous Recruitment Package*

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is excited to offer a newly created Consultant Psychiatrist post for our male acute in-patient ward--Waveney--at Hellesdon Hospital, Norwich.

The ward is reopening soon following refurbishment, providing 15 male acute beds for adults aged 18-70. This is a unique opportunity to work alongside a new team, develop the service, and hone your leadership skills within a supportive new locality leadership structure and a collaborative MDT.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant on Waveney Ward you will:

• Provide admission, assessment, and treatment for male adults (18-70) with severe mental disorders
• Care for both voluntary and detained patients under the Mental Health Act
• Work alongside substantive Specialty Doctors
• Lead and develop the new ward team
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota

You will have:

• GMC registration
• Entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry, or within three months of completion
• Applications welcomed from those seeking flexible working, academic, or special interest sessions

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 £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

Job responsibilities

At NSFT, our values shape everything we do for our service users, carers, families, and colleagues. We are looking for people who believe in and demonstrate our values:

• We are a Team: We build strong relationships within and across teams and work closely with service users, carers, and families.
• We are Accountable: We are answerable for our actions, behaviour, and performance and take pride in our work.
• We Learn and Improve: We take every opportunity to learn and improve, providing feedback that is helpful, sincere, and genuine.
• We are Kind: We act with kindness, treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time hours considered.

Person Specification

Attributes

• Effective team working
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

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

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.

£109,725 to £145,478 a yeargross per annum