Job summary
This post attracts a 'New Starter' package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus and are also supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
The role also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service.
CPD is being paid at a higher level with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities.
The Trust is seeking a consultant to join Samphire Ward. This is a replacement post. Whilst the predominant focus of the role is direct clinical care we would like the post holder to contribute to service developments for the continual improvement of the care we offer.
Main duties of the job
This post is to provide Consultant input to and responsibility for the 16-bedded inpatients unit for the Norfolk West locality. The Norfolk West Acute service is an innovative service that aspires to excellence, and strongly encourages career advancement, including clinical, research and leadership activities. This is a replacement post, following the departure of the previous post holder who has retired after working within the Trust for over 30 years.
The acute inpatient service is supported overall by a Consultant Psychiatrist post and a specialty doctor post. The service also has regular foundation year doctors, core trainees and senior trainees on placement. It also supports medical students. The whole inpatient service is also supported by a Lead Nurse.
Samphire ward is a mixed sex, sixteen bed Adult Acute ward. There are eight male beds and eight female beds, but in the case of there being more female/male beds needed we can swing these rooms to make more bedrooms for the required gender. We provide an adult inclusive service if service users meet the admission criteria.
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?
- 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
**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Entry on the GMC Register
- Approved clinician status
- Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
- Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess
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
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
Chatterton House
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD