Associate Medical Director – East Suffolk Locality (Leadership Development Opportunity)
* New Starter package:£15,000 over 3 years as recruitment bonus.
* Relocation package: Up to £12,000.
* CPD funding:£2,000 per annum with cumulative funding up to three years.
* Holiday scheme: Consultants and Specialty Doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over up to 5 years, permitting extended paid breaks or a "holiday of a lifetime".
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Liaison Team at Ipswich Hospital. You will play a key role in the multi‑disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement. As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12. The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to provide medical leadership, team advice and guidance and medical consultation to our service users. Both full‑time and part‑time applicants are encouraged to apply.
As part of STP investment, a 24/7 telephone access to a trained mental health crisis response team and Core 24 service was established which will offer access to people of all ages to enquire about support for themselves or for family and friends if they are in crisis. Some of these crises present themselves at A&E which is managed by the Mental Health Liaison Team.
The team is an all‑age team, with additional Consultant medical input for under‑18 pathways. The post holder will be providing support to adult patients and the 18+ pathway.
The post holder is appointed as a senior professional to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is always expected to conduct himself/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.
Additionally, the post‑holder must always comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
About us
We can offer a unique opportunity to balance your life with your work and have a voice which is truly heard. We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential.
We are also offering:
* Up to £12k relocation expenses
* Access to £2,000 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
* Strong education reputation and close ties with The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
* Well established county‑wide teaching programme
* 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 further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Email contact: Dr Sohail Abrar – sohail.abrar@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
* 6 months experience in specific specialty
* 3 years or equivalent medical experience
* Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and 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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