Consultant Psych CMHT Adult Comm(Chat House)*with £20K Support Package

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant to enhance community mental health services in West Norfolk. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with adults requiring specialist assessment and interventions, alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team. With a flexible job plan, you will engage in direct clinical activities and support professional activities, fostering personal development through CPD funding. The position includes a generous new starter package, relocation allowance, and loyalty scheme bonuses, making it an attractive opportunity for driven professionals looking to make a significant impact in mental health care.

Benefits

New Starter package of £15,000

£12,000 relocation allowance

Loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500

CPD funding of £2,000 per annum

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in the specific specialty.
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide community secondary mental health services to adults over 25 years.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams including Nurses and Psychologists.

Skills

Mental Health Diagnosis

Clinical Governance

Teaching Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

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

The exciting new role of Associate Medical Director for West Norfolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate if interested in a leadership development opportunity.

• New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
• Supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
• Roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
• CPD of £2,000 per annum, with the facility to accumulate annual funding for up to three years for accessing higher-cost development opportunities
• 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SASG doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over up to 5 years to facilitate extended leave. This scheme enables planning a 'holiday of a lifetime' or extended paid break.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to provide community secondary mental health services to adults over 25 years with mental health needs requiring specialist assessment and interventions.

There are two adult Community Mental Health teams in West Norfolk: one serving Kings Lynn and another serving Downham Market and Swaffham.

Main duties of the job

The post has 7.5 programmed direct clinical activity sessions and 2.5 programmed supporting professional activity sessions.

The job plans and working patterns reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health, not determined by catchment area.

All full-time doctors are expected to work 7.5 DCC sessions in one or more clinical teams.

Through job planning and agreement, 2.5 SPA sessions allow for special interests, teaching, research, management, administration, and CPD.

These arrangements provide flexibility and opportunities to adapt roles and interests over time, with regular reviews.

About us

There are 10 consultant psychiatrist posts in West Norfolk, covering various services including working age adult, older adults, inpatient, crisis, liaison, and youth services.

The non-consultant workforce includes 3 Staff and Specialist doctors and up to 9 trainees. NSFT has developed non-medical prescribers to support clinical delivery.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Team comprises multidisciplinary colleagues, including Nurses, Psychologists, Support Workers, and Trainees.

For further details, see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• 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

Experience

• 6 months experience in the specific specialty
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex mental illness

Teaching

• Supervising junior medical staff experience
• Teaching and presentation skills

Clinical Governance

• Understanding of Clinical Governance
• Commitment to open review of practice

Attributes

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/ability to travel independently
• Research interest

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