Specialty Doctor Avocet Ward

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is inviting applications for a Specialty Doctor role in a purpose-built psychiatric unit. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team, providing care for women in a supportive environment. With a focus on professional development, the role includes dedicated SPA time, annual study leave, and a relocation allowance. The organization is committed to innovation and quality improvement, ensuring a fulfilling career path. Join a forward-thinking team that values flexibility and encourages research and teaching opportunities.

Benefits

£12,000 relocation allowance

Up to 25% SPA time

£2000 annual paid study leave

NHS benefits package

Friendly colleagues

Subsidised gyms

Free physio service

Teaching program access

Research network access

Support for Quality Improvement

Qualifications

• 3 years as a doctor post registration.
• 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior.

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of patients within Avocet Ward.
• Provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Research

Leadership

Teaching and Presentation Skills

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

MRCPsych

Tools

Clinical Governance

Job description

• This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
• 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS 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

We are inviting applications for the Specialty Doctor role which has become available in our Adult Inpatient Ward in Woodlands, Ipswich, Suffolk.

This is a 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor post working on Avocet Ward, Woodlands, Ipswich, in the General Adult Pathway in East Suffolk Services.

Woodlands is a purpose-built psychiatric unit opened in July 2011 on the Ipswich General Hospital site, catering for the acutely unwell for whom community treatment is not currently appropriate.

Avocet Ward provides care for women over the age of 18 years old who are either in hospital informally or detained under the Mental Health Act. It is under the general adult pathway so patients may present with psychosis, mania, depression, personality disorder and various co-morbidities such as mild learning disability and autism.

The post is part of our East Suffolk Care group which has the best ratings in NSFT for Medical engagement and above average from National Standards. Our medical workforce is actively involved and leads on all service developments locally.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within Avocet Ward, at the level as is appropriate for a Specialty Doctor. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatment regimes.

They will also provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, medical students, CPNs, Psychologists and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients take part in team meetings, supervision, and the development of the team.

The post holder will provide support and advice to their non--medical colleagues working in the inpatient team (and outside of the unit), when appropriate.

The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care and other psychiatric teams.

About us

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

We are also offering:

• Up to £12k relocation expenses
• Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
• £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
• 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

For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

Dr Sohail Abrar - [e-mail]

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Entry on the GMC Register

Desirable

• MRCPsych
• S12 Approval

Experience
Essential

• 3 years as a doctor post registration
• 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior
• 6 months in relevant specialism

Attributes
Essential

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

Teaching
Essential

• Teaching and Presentation Skills

Clinical Governance
Essential

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

Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.

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