Specialty Doctor (peripatetic) - West Norfolk

NHS; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in King's Lynn is seeking a committed Specialty Doctor to join Community Mental Health Teams and provide high-quality care for adults with complex mental health needs. This role offers professional development opportunities, supportive supervision, and flexible working arrangements. Candidates must have GMC registration and relevant clinical experience in psychiatry. The position comes with NHS benefits and relocation expenses. This is a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals in West Norfolk.

Benefits

Up to £12k relocation expenses

Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours

£2000 annual paid study leave

Access to NHS benefits package

Subsidised gyms and free physio service

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 your clinical skills and gain experience in community psychiatry.
• Contribute to innovative service delivery.

Skills

Effective team working

Flexibility

Leadership qualities

Teaching and Presentation Skills

Research

Education

Entry on the GMC Register

MRCPsych

S12 Approval

Job description

Job summary

• 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, 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 led and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Details

Date posted
19 December 2025

Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade
Specialty Doctor

Salary
£61,542 to £99,216 a year gross per annum (pro rata)

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time

Reference number
246-MWSN7679598

Job locations
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD

Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)