Specialty Doctor (peripatetic) - West Norfolk

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider in West Norfolk is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join Community Mental Health Teams. The role involves providing comprehensive care to adults facing complex mental health challenges, and requires GMC registration along with relevant clinical experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive multidisciplinary team and has a competitive salary range from £61,542 to £99,216, complemented by relocation expenses and various NHS benefits.

Benefits

Up to £12k relocation expenses

Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours

£2000 annual paid study leave

NHS benefits package including pension

Subsidised gyms and free physio service

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of post-registration experience as a doctor.
• At least 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.
• Utilize and develop clinical skills in community psychiatry.
• Work collaboratively across teams and locations.

Skills

Teamworking

Flexibility

Research

Teaching and Presentation Skills

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

S12 Approval

Job description

Specialty Doctor (peripatetic) - West Norfolk

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 responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Entry on the GMC Register
• S12 Approval

Experience

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

Attributes

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

Teaching

• Teaching and Presentation Skills

Clinical Governance

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Associate Medical Director Adult Services

£61,542 to £99,216 a yeargross per annum (pro rata)