Are you a post‑Foundation doctor looking to build a career in psychiatry? Join Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust as a Trust Grade Doctor and gain exceptional experience within our older peoples inpatient ward based at Julian Hospital, Norwich.
Job location
The Julian Hospital is a mental health hospital with 70 beds for older people situated on Bowthorpe Road in Norwich. The Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services include five wards – Sandringham (male) and Blickling (female).
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide day‑to‑day psychiatric and physical health reviews of patients under the care of a consultant psychiatrist. The post holder will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in all aspects of the service work, including attending meetings. There are also opportunities to observe assessments in other settings, and the role provides an excellent opportunity for doctors with an interest in training in psychiatry.
About the Trust
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Benefits and supported time
* Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
* £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
* 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 participate 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
For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached JD.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Entry on the GMC Register
Desirable
* MRCPsych
* S12 Approval
Experience
Essential
* 3 years as a doctor post registration
* 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior
* 6 months in relevant specialism
Attributes
Essential
* Effective team working
* Flexibility
* Research
* Driving licence / Able to travel independently
* Leadership qualities
Teaching
Essential
* Teaching and presentation skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
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