Consultant in Adult Psych (Northgate) *Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to lead in acute care within their crisis pathway. This role involves providing clinical leadership, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and enhancing acute care pathways. The ideal candidate must hold a GMC registration and possess relevant experience in mental health. The position offers attractive relocation and development packages, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Substantial relocation expenses

Professional development budget

Paid study leave

NHS benefits package

Opportunity for Clinical Excellence Awards

Subsidised gyms and free physio service

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in specific specialty.
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience.
• Demonstrate understanding of Clinical Governance.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical leadership for acute care.
• Contribute to the development of acute care pathways.
• Work with a supportive MDT to deliver high quality care.

Skills

Effective team working

Leadership qualities

Teaching and presentation skills

Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness

Flexibility

Education

Entry on the GMC register

Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act

Approved Clinician Status

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

We are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join one of our adult inpatient units in Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution.

Main duties of the job

This is an exciting time to be a part of our Crisis Pathway, with ambitions to provide the best quality care to all in need of crisis/acute care. As the Consultant, for one of our two adult inpatient admission wards, you will be providing excellent clinical leadership for acute care and contributing to the development of the wider Pathway. You will be working with a supportive MDT to deliver high quality care, inline with national standards, and making a valued contribution to the development and implementation of acute care pathways for those in need of hospital admission.

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.

About us

If you are passionate about improving acute care then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:

• 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

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

• At least 6 months experience in specific specialty
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Teaching

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

Clinical Governance

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

Attributes

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.