Consultant Psych Older People's CMHT *with £20K Support Package*

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is excited to offer a role for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older People's Community Team in West Norfolk. The successful candidate will provide clinical leadership and support for individuals with complex mental health needs. This position comes with a competitive salary, relocation allowance, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500

£12,000 relocation allowance

Higher level CPD funding

Qualifications

• 3 years medical experience or equivalent.
• 6 months relevant clinical experience.
• Knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex mental illness.

Responsibilities

• Provide Consultant Psychiatrist input for the Older Peoples Service.
• Support management of patients with complex needs.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team activities.

Skills

Effective team working

Leadership qualities

Flexibility

Research

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

Approved Clinician status

Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act

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 the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity**

This post attracts a 'New Starter' package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus and are also supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.

The role also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service.

CPD is being paid at a higher level with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities.

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Older People's Community Team for the West of Norfolk.

We are looking for someone who will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the management of people with complex needs, through the provision of clinical leadership and advice and support.

This is a well established post within the Trust. The post holder will be looking after the working-age patient population.

The people in our care, families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.

Main duties of the job

The postholder's main day-to-day clinical role is providing Consultant Psychiatrist input for the Older Peoples Service. The two Older Peoples Service Consultant Psychiatrists will cover each other's leave.

The CMHT operates in normal working hours, while the DIST provides an extended hours service 365 days a year. The CMHT undertakes the majority of new assessments, including memory assessment and treatment functions and care coordination duties.

The IOPS responds to crisis referrals (seen within 4 hours) and most of the urgent referrals (seen within 72 hours) and provides intensive support to those in crisis and at risk of admission. The IOPS provides a gatekeeping role for admissions. Norfolk West Older Peoples Service patients also access specialist beds at the Julian Hospital in Norwich. These beds are managed by the Norfolk Central Older Peoples Service team and the West Norfolk IOPS liaises with those wards to facilitate early discharge from hospital.

About us

Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.

Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk? The people here are warm and welcoming, you'll never be far from the beautiful coastline or Broads National Park. We're an hour and a half away from London and have an international airport in Norwich too. Our villages, towns and cities are packed full of history, independent cafes, shops and theatres. We have excellent shopping, eating out, top ranking schooling and affordable house prices too.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Guidance Score 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Attributes

Essential

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

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

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