Consultant Psychiatrist

NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Norwich; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local NHS Trust in Norwich is seeking a qualified Consultant Psychiatrist to lead clinical care at Whitlingham Ward, a women's low and medium secure inpatient service. The role provides an opportunity to contribute psychiatric input and involves a range of rewards, including substantial professional development funding, relocation assistance up to £12,000, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Candidates should be qualified with relevant training and experience.

Benefits

New Starter package of £15,000 as a recruitment bonus

Relocation package up to £12,000

CPD-funded at £2,000 per annum

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Professional development budget

Dedicated SPA time of up to 25%

Paid study leave

Potential of extra PA for DCC

Clinical Excellence Awards eligibility

NHS benefits package including pension and annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified Consultant Psychiatrist with appropriate training and experience.
• Ability to provide clinical care and leadership in a secure inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward.
• Offer Consultant Psychiatric input for the ward.

Job description

Overview

Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk. The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward. This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women\'s low and medium secure inpatient ward.
• Opportunity to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.

Rewards and Benefits

• New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus
• Relocation package up to £12,000
• CPD funded at £2,000 per annum with annual funding for up to three years to access higher cost development opportunities
• Holiday of a lifetime scheme: bank/accrue annual leave over up to 5 years to facilitate extended leave
• Up to £12k relocation expenses
• Access to £800 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, with paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave
• Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust