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Job summary

Main area
Psychiatry
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week (Full and part time hours will be considered)
Job ref
246-MGYW7050197
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
2 & 3 Airey Close
Town
Lowestoft
Salary
£96,990 - £107,155 gross per annum / pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Specialist Grade Doctor Adult LD

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams.  We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

YOUR APPLICATION

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Job overview

  • 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

Specialist Grade Psychiatrist for Adult Community

The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to join the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Adult Community Team based at Lowestoft.

Main duties of the job

The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade 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.

Working for our organisation

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 £2000 annually.
  • Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
  • Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details.

Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
Desirable criteria
  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
  • A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades

Attributes

Essential criteria
  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving license/able to travel independently
  • Research

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria
  • A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

Essential criteria
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sarah Maxwell
Job title
Medical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce [email protected]

Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer - [email protected]

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