Consultant Psych Perinatal Psychiatry *Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Ipswich is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join their Community Perinatal Mental Health team. Responsibilities include leading clinical services for a population of 625,000 and collaborating with various healthcare partners. Ideal candidates will have essential qualifications in mental health and a strong background in team leadership. Salary ranges from £109,725 to £145,478 annually with additional relocation packages and CPD funding.

Benefits

Relocation package up to £12,000

CPD budget of £2,000 per annum

Paid study leave

NHS benefits package

Support for Quality Improvement and Audit

Flexible working hours for remote work

Qualifications

• 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

• Work in community perinatal mental health team.
• Provide specialist perinatal health care and leadership.
• Collaborate with other organizations and system partners.

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

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

Job Description

The Trust is looking to recruit a full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Perinatal Mental Health team.

This post relates to the whole of the county of Suffolk, providing care to a population of approximately 625,000 people. The perinatal service in Suffolk consistently and significantly exceeds the access target that 670 patients should access the service in the previous 12 months.

Main duties of the job: The post holder will be expected to have a senior clinical leadership role within the perinatal service alongside the team managers and service lead and to have a lead role in the continued development of the Perinatal Mental Health pathways alongside the Clinical Lead.

The postholder will work alongside the consultants in the Norfolk and Waveney Community Perinatal Mental Health Service and the Kingfisher Mother and Baby Unit to provide specialist perinatal health care and leadership to the PMHT(s). They will work collaboratively with other organisations and system partners.

The post holder will work in several settings including Trust facilities, other trust facilities, primary care, children's centres and patient residencies.

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.

We are also offering:

• 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

Job Responsibilities

This is a full-time (10 session) role with 7.5 clinical sessions including clinics and team meetings and 2.5 SPAs which can be used for a range of activities as well as CPD to be discussed with the Medical Director.

Please see the attached job description for more information.

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)

• 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 license/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

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Grange Lodge, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx

Details

Date posted: 18 November 2025

Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade: Consultant

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 246-MCFYP7457045-B

Job locations: Grange Lodge, Twelve Acre Approach, Kesgrave, Ipswich, IP5 1JF