General Practitioner Adult Eating Disorders

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in mental health services is seeking a part-time GP specializing in eating disorders to join their innovative team. This role focuses on providing comprehensive medical assessments and management for individuals facing eating disorders, while collaborating with a diverse range of healthcare professionals. The organization values creativity and compassion, offering a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a relocation allowance. Join a forward-thinking team committed to making a difference in the lives of patients across Suffolk.

Benefits

£12,000 relocation allowance

Protected time for special projects

Subsidised gyms

Free physio service

Study leave budget of £600 annually

Encouragement for research participation

Flexibility for remote working

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with experience in mental health and eating disorders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical management for patients with eating disorders.
• Collaborate with health and social care professionals for service development.

Skills

Medical assessment of eating disorders

Team working

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teaching experience

Knowledge of common mental health issues

Education

Qualified GP with GMC registration

Higher qualification in mental health

Tools

Clinical governance tools

Job description

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Main area: Psychiatry Adult Eating Disorders

Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time - 5 sessions per week

Job ref: 246-SCFYP7060416-A

Site: Walker Close

Town: Ipswich

Salary: £59,175 - £95,400 pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 13/05/2025 23:59

Interview date: 16/06/2025

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience.

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Job overview

• This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
• ‘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.

We are Currently Recruiting to our Eating Disorders Service. We are looking for a part-time GP with an interest in eating disorders to join the East and West Suffolk Adult Eating Disorder service.

Main duties of the job

The community of Suffolk, health, social care, our VCS colleagues, along with the ICB have formed a mental health collaborative with the goal of providing a whole system approach for the needs of the population of Suffolk. We are proud of NSFT’s contribution to these ongoing developments and the recognition of the CQC of the progress NSFT have made.

Utilising the guidance of national frameworks with a large measure of forward and creative thinking, NSFT is in the midst of transforming its services.

As part of this development, the Eating Disorder service has received investment to respond not only to growing demand but to changing needs of the service users. We are developing a flexible and creative clinical model whilst building relationships essential to a philosophy of sharing understanding and care with our collaborative partners. Key to these developments are skilled clinicians with the attributes of compassion, creativity and commitment.

Working for our organisation

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

Why work with us?

• Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
• 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
• Study leave budget of £600 annually.
• Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Cornick for further details.

Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Qualified GP with GMC registration
• Evidence of annual appraisal & revalidation
• Higher qualification in mental health
• Experience in Eating Disorders

Knowledge

• Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
• Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with other professionals
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Knowledge of common mental health issues
• Teaching experience

Experience

• Successfully Completed General Practice Specialist Training
• Clinical and Information Governance
• Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
• Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder

Other

• Must hold a current driving licence and have independent means of transport
• Must be willing to travel between Trust sites

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB): FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.

Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.

The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.

This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of £16 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name: Dr Sarah Cornick

Job title: Medical Director

Email address: [e-mail]

Additional information

Name: Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce

Email: [e-mail]

Name: Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer

Email: [e-mail]