Job summary
- New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
- supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
- roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
- CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
- '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
The Trust is seeking two Consultant Psychiatrists in General Psychiatry to join the Norwich City Community Service for working age adults. The posts have become vacant due to the current post holders moving jobs.
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust delivers its core services to adults and older people within Care Groups that are co-terminus with the newly formed primary care networks. This post sits within the Norwich and North Norfolk Care Group which covers the Primary Care Networks within Norwich and North Norfolk.
Main duties of the job
The Norwich City Community Service covers the area of the new Norwich Primary Care Network. The service is sub-divided into 3 sectors (City 1, City 2 and City 3), all with dedicated Consultant Psychiatrists. The sectors are not even in size. The staffing of the sectors has been adjusted to reflect this. The posts being advertised covers the City 1 and City 3 sector.
The community team's core operating hours are 9-5pm. Although the Trust does support flexible working arrangements in agreement with the line manager.
To work with the multidisciplinary team in the assessment diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team
About us
Norfolk, a beautiful county situated in the East with excellent schools, well known beaches, forests and inland waterway natural beauty. A short hop to Amsterdam from Norwich Airport. A short drive from the University city of Cambridge and 90-minute train ride from London.
We are also offering:
- Up to £12k relocation expenses
- Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
- Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
- Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
- Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
- Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
- Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
- 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
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Clinical Director Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson for further details.
Full Job Description attached
Full and part time roles considered.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC register
- Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
- Approved Clinician Status
Experience
Essential
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
The City Anchorage Julian Hospital
Bowthorpe Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE