Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age *with a £20K Support Package*

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation is seeking a full-time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services at The Julian Hospital. This role involves direct clinical care and support activities, providing a robust professional development package, and contributing to mental health services in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

£12,000 relocation package

£2,000 annual CPD budget

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Paid study leave

NHS benefits package including pension

Encouragement for special interests

Subsidised gyms and free physio service

Access to a teaching program

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years medical experience.
• 6 months in a relevant clinical area.
• Knowledge of complex mental illness management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee patients on Sandringham Ward and Hammerton Court.
• Conduct 7.5 direct clinical hours and 2.5 supporting activities.
• Engage in teaching and supervising junior staff.

Skills

Team working

Leadership

Flexibility

Research

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

Approved Clinician Status

Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act

Specialist Registration or within 6 months of CCST

Job description

• 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

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services at The Julian Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the patients on Sandringham Ward and Hammerton Court.

The Post has 7.5 direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting programmed activity.

About us

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 description

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 Clinical Director.

Please see attached job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Entry on the GMC Register
• Approved Clinician Status
• Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
• 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

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Attributes

Essential

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

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

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