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

Job summary

The exciting new role of Associate Medical Director for West Norfolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was 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 to access 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 an extended period of leave. The 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 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 includes 7.5 programmed direct clinical activity sessions and 2.5 sessions supporting professional activities.

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 whole-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 a special interest, teaching, research, management duties, administration, and CPD.

These arrangements offer flexibility and opportunities to change working patterns and clinical interests, with regular reviews, e.g., shifting focus from inpatient to primary care roles.

About us

There are 10 consultant psychiatrist posts in West Norfolk, including roles in adult community mental health, older adults, inpatient, crisis, liaison, and youth services. A further post is planned to meet Core 24 standards.

The non-consultant workforce includes 3 Staff and Specialist doctors, up to 9 trainees, and non-medical prescribers supporting clinical care.

Date posted

29 April 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 annually, gross, pro-rata for part-time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-MWSN6863129-D

Job locations

Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Team comprises multidisciplinary colleagues including Nurses, Psychologists, Support Workers, and students. For further details, see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications, experience, teaching skills, clinical governance, attributes, and UK registration requirements are outlined, emphasizing GMC registration, MHA approval, clinical experience, supervision, leadership, flexibility, and travel capability.

Additional requirements

This post is subject to DBS check, and applicants need current UK professional registration. Details on sponsorship and criminal record checks are provided.

Employer details

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust, Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5PD. Visit our website.