ConsultantPsychiatryPermanent

Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)Generous Recruitment Package

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

CQC: Good

Norwich

Salary

£109,725 – £145,478

Training post

Unknown

Trust type

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Posted

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About the role

All of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a ‘New Starter’ package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus

All new starters receive up to £12,000 relocation package

CPD is being paid at the higher level of £2000 per annum with the facility accumulating annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities

‘Holiday of a lifetime scheme’: Consultants and Specialty 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

Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)*Generous Recruitment Package*

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

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Women's low and medium secure inpatient care.

An opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious and innovative individual to the position of Consultant Psychiatrist, working in our women’s secure inpatient service based in Norwich.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health, psychological therapies, drugs and alcohol and learning disability services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Secure and Forensic Services for NSFT are rated as Good by the CQC.

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Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk.

The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward.

This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.

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**For more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**

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Overview of Norfolk

Norfolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Norfolk’s county town is Norwich, which is home to the University of East Anglia, and is the county's main business and culture centre.

We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential. This could be talking at international conferences, pursuing additional areas of study and research or developing your leadership skills to be one of leaders of the future.

We are also offering

Up to £12k relocation expenses

Access to £800 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. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.

Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust

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Person specification

Essential

Entry on the GMC Register
Approved Clinician Status
Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
3 years or equivalent medical experience
6 months experience in relevant clinical area
Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess
A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Teaching and presentation skills
Effective team working
Leadership qualities
Flexibility
Driving license/able to travel independently
Research