This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
'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
This is an exciting opportunity for a Specialty Doctor to join the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Adult Community Team based at Lowestoft.
The Trust is seeking a Specialty Doctor to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team. The post carries no responsibility for inpatients.
The post holder will work closely with other colleagues working in other specialties. The post holder will also work closely with the Inpatient provision (based at Astley Court and managed by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust), General Practitioners and with other community-based teams. The team at Astley Court also provide an Enhanced Assessment & Treatment Service who work alongside the team to provide intensive support to those individuals most at risk
The team receives on average 10 referrals per month predominantly from local GP surgeries. Referrals are initially received through the single point of referral (Access & Assessment Team). Assessments are then carried out by senior clinical staff from whichever discipline is deemed most appropriate. Afterwards they may seek the views of the consultant or request a medical review if appropriate.
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 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
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
For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached JD.