Consultant Psych Older Peoples Community*Generous Recruitment Package*

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older People's Community Team in West Norfolk. The role focuses on providing clinical leadership for managing complex mental health needs, while supporting a multi-disciplinary team. A range of benefits, including relocation support and leadership development opportunities, enhances the offering in a welcoming environment rich in natural beauty and culture.

Benefits

Recruitment bonus of £15,000

Up to £12,000 relocation package

Higher CPD funding (£2000 per annum)

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Providing Consultant Psychiatrist input for the Older Peoples Service.
• Supporting management of people with complex needs.
• Supervising junior medical staff and contributing to teaching.

Skills

Team Working

Leadership

Flexibility

Research

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

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 the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity**

• 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 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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