Consultant Psychiatrist Youth *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 healthcare trust in Norwich seeks a full-time Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a vibrant multidisciplinary team. This role involves clinical leadership and support for youth mental health services, with opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

New Starter package of £15,000

£12,000 relocation allowance

Loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500

CPD of £2,000 per annum

'Holiday of a lifetime scheme'

Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours

Paid study leave

Potential of extra PA for DCC

NHS benefits package

Encouragement and support for areas of special interest

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

• Provide Consultant level support to the Youth team.
• High level of clinical leadership and governance.
• Work in various settings including primary care and hospitals.

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

• New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
• supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
• roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
• CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
• 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SASG 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

The Trust is looking to recruit a full time Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our North Youth team. This fixed term post has come about to cover maternity leave, and joins a lively multidisciplinary team at 80 St Stephens Norwich.

The post holder will be expected to work in several different settings within the Locality, including other Trust facilities, primary care, local acute Hospital NHS Trust facilities, and patients' residences.

Main duties of the job

This role will provide Consultant level support to the Youth team in terms of being part of the MDT discussions and interventions offered to those accessing the services.

The role also entails a high level of clinical leadership in terms of both supporting service developments as well as maintaining good clinical governance and assurance that the service is safe and effective.

About us

Norfolk's CFYP services are very involved in working with the wider system to develop Youth services in Norfolk as part of the local transformation plan. We are working with commissioners to make things as seamless as possible for young people and their families.

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 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

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