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 to 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.
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, in line 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:
* 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, 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 led, and innovative trust
* Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you are interested, please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.
Please see attached full Job Description for this role.
For further details / informal visits contact:
Sarah Cornick, Medical Director Sarah.cornick@nsft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Entry on the GMC register
* Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
* Approved Clinician Status
* Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
* At least 6 months experience in specific specialty
* 3 years or equivalent medical experience
* Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Teaching
Essential
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Teaching and presentation skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
Essential
* Effective team working
* Leadership qualities
* Flexibility
* Driving Licence/able to travel independently
* Research
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