Specialty Doctor (peripatetic) - West Norfolk

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join their Community Mental Health Teams across West Norfolk. The role offers a flexible, peripatetic position that emphasizes high-quality patient-centered care. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant clinical experience. This position provides opportunities for professional development, teaching, and a positive work environment with benefits like relocation expenses and a comprehensive NHS benefits package.

Benefits

Up to £12k relocation expenses

Dedicated SPA time up to 25%

£2000 annual paid study leave

Subsidised gyms

NHS benefits package

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to adults with complex mental health needs.
• Develop clinical skills and experience in community psychiatry.
• Contribute to innovative service delivery.

Skills

Team working

Flexibility

Research

Teaching and Presentation Skills

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

MRCPsych

S12 Approval

Job description

• Are you a committed doctor looking for a varied and rewarding role in mental health? We are seeking a Specialty Doctor to join our dynamic Community Mental Health Teams across West Norfolk. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, providing high-quality care to adults with complex mental health needs. You will have the chance to develop your clinical skills, gain experience in community psychiatry, and contribute to innovative service delivery.

Main duties of the job

What we offer

• A flexible, peripatetic role across community mental health settings
• Supportive supervision and opportunities for professional development
• Access to teaching, training, and CPD activities
• A welcoming team committed to compassionate, patient‑centred care

About you

• GMC registration and relevant clinical experience
• Interest in psychiatry and community mental health
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and locations
• Commitment to delivering safe, effective, and person‑focused care

Join us and make a real difference to the lives of people in West Norfolk.

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 Anna Cosslett [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

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