Job summary
1. New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
2. supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
3. roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
4. CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
5. '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
We are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our IDT Adult Community Pathway Team. This is a replacement post that will work across both Primary and Secondary Care. To provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Bury North IDT, West Suffolk, working collaboratively with colleagues in the community team, the wards, crisis and liaison services for adults to provide a seamless pathway
Main duties of the job
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.
6. Through job planning and agreement the SPA sessions allow for the possibility of a special interest, teaching and research, management duties, administration and continuing professional development.
7. These arrangements allow for some flexibility and the opportunity for doctors to change their working patterns and clinical interests as things develop. With regular job plan reviews it is expected that doctors' roles will be flexible, and the focus of the role changes the from time to time, from predominantly in-patient to say primary care.
Main Duties
Duties include: (this is not an exhaustive list)
8. The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/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
9. Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
About us
Suffolk, a beautiful county situated in the East with excellent schools, well known beaches, forests and inland waterway natural beauty. A short hop to Amsterdam from Norwich Airport. A short drive from the University city of Cambridge and 90-minute train ride from London.
We are also offering:
10. Up to £12k relocation expenses
11. Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
12. Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
13. Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
14. Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
15. Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
16. Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
17. NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
18. Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
19. Friendly Colleagues
20. Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
21. Subsidised gyms and free physio service
22. We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
23. Well established county wide teaching program
24. Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
25. Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
26. Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
27. Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Clinical Director Dr David Nelson for further details.
Full Job Description attached
Full and part time roles considered.
Person Specification
Attributes
Essential
28. Effective team working
29. Leadership qualities
30. Flexibility
31. Driving Licence/able to travel independently
32. Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
33. A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
34. Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
35. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
36. Teaching and presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
37. Entry on the GMC register
38. Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
39. Approved Clinician Status
40. Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
41. 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
42. 3 years or equivalent medical experience
43. Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness