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.
At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.
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.
We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, we’d love you to join us!
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require.
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.
We are keen to appoint a Specialty Doctor to join our team at 80, St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3RE (Dragonfly Unit). This post is located in the Central Locality, offering services to younger adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years, living in the southern part of the locality. The post is based in the city of Norwich, alongside colleagues covering the northern part of the locality at the main base of the Youth team in the locality.
Main duties of the job
1. To work with the multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Professionals in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team.
2. Working within the South Central Norfolk Youth team, the post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care which will on occasion involve seeing people at home and allowing time for ‘hard to engage’ children and families.
3. The post has 10 PA’s made up of 7.5 Direct Clinical Care PA’s and 2.5 SPAs.
4. The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area.
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?
* 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 £600 annually.
* Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust.
* Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Entry on the GMC Register.
* Approved Clinician Status.
* Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
Experience
* 3 years or equivalent medical experience.
* 6 months experience in relevant clinical area.
* Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and management of complex mental illness.
Attributes
* Effective team working.
* Flexibility.
* Driving license/able to travel independently.
* Research.
Clinical Governance
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance.
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice.
Teaching
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff.
* Teaching and presentation skills.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.
As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)
FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures – these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.
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.
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