Job Details
1. New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
2. supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
3. roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
4. CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
5. '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 seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join one of our adult inpatient units in Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds
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 committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution.
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to be a part of our Crisis Pathway, with ambitions to provide the best quality care to all in need of crisis/acute care. As the Consultant, for one of our two adult inpatient admission wards, you will be providing excellent clinical leadership for acute care and contributing to the development of the wider Pathway. You will be working with a supportive MDT to deliver high quality care, inline with national standards, and making a valued contribution to the development and implementation of acute care pathways for those in need of hospital admission.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
About us
If you are passionate about improving acute care then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:
6. Up to £12k relocation expenses
7. Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
8. Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
9. Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
10. Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
11. Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
12. Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
13. NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
14. Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
15. Friendly Colleagues
16. Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
17. Subsidised gyms and free physio service
18. We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
19. Well established county wide teaching program
20. Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
21. Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
22. Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
23. Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
24. Entry on the GMC register
25. Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
26. Approved Clinician Status
27. Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
28. At least 6 months experience in specific specialty
29. 3 years or equivalent medical experience
30. Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Teaching
Essential
31. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
32. Teaching and presentation skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
33. A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
34. Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
35. Effective team working
36. Leadership qualities
37. Flexibility
38. Driving Licence/able to travel independently
39. Research