Specialty Doctor - Youth Psychiatrist

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust; Norwich; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package up to £12,000

Holiday of a lifetime scheme

Job summary

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the Dragonfly Unit in Norwich, focusing on younger adults in the 18–25 age range. The post involves multidisciplinary care, with flexible duties and opportunities for extended leave planning.

The role offers 5 PA's (4 Direct Clinical Care, 1 SPA), and eligibility for relocation support up to £12,000. Remote working flexibility may be considered where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration with licence to practice.
• Registered Medical Practitioner status is required.
• Three years or equivalent medical experience with at least 6 months in the relevant clinical area.
• Desirable MRCPsych or equivalent; Section 12(2) approval is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work with the multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose and treat referred patients.
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and service development.
• Provide care within the South Central Norfolk Youth team and maintain continuity of patient care.

Skills

Good communication

Decision making

Independent working

Education

MRCPsych or equivalent

Section 12(2) approval

GMC registration with license to practice

Registered Medical Practitioner

Job description

• All new starters may be eligible for up to £12,000 relocation package
• '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. The scheme enables the opportunity for planning a 'holiday of a lifetime' or extended paid break

We are keen to appoint a Specialty Doctor to join our team at 80, St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3RE (Dragonfly Unit). This post is located in the Central Locality, offering services to younger adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years, living in the southern part of the locality. The post is based in the city of Norwich, alongside colleagues covering the northern part of the locality at the main base of the Youth team in the locality.

Main duties of the job

To work with the multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Professionals in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team. Working within the South Central Norfolk Youth team, the post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care which will on occasion involve seeing people at home and allowing time for 'hard to engage' children and families.

The post has 5 PA's made up of 4.0 Direct Clinical Care PA's and 1.0 SPAs. The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area.

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.

Why work with us?

• Relocation allowance / removal benefit
• Protected time of 1.0 SPA per week
• 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
• Registered Medical Practitioner

Desirable

• MRCPsych or equivalent.
• Section 12(2) approval - At or following appointment

Experience

Essential

• Three years or equivalent medical experience which should include 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area.
• The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
• The management of complex mental health need

Desirable

• Competence in implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
• Competence in leadership and management.

Teaching

Essential

• Competence in supervising junior medical staff.
• Teaching and presentation skills

Desirable

• Competence in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines.

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of clinical audit.

Attributes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Knowledge of modern treatment options.
• The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently.
• Flexibility

Desirable

• Competence in delivering treatment using models of care relevant to the post

Research

Desirable

• Published research.
• Ongoing projects

Other

Essential

• Driving licence or the ability to travel independently