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
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join NSFT working in West Norfolk supporting the CAMHS and Youth teams.
Both teams have a range of specialities within them including (but not limited to) working with neurodevelopmental disorders alongside the local paediatric service, developing MBT based interventions for older adolescents and young adults as part of NSFT's Personality Disorders pathway and developing the service alongside the wider system also providing CAMHS interventions. This includes voluntary organisations to ensure that young people get the intervention they need as efficiently as possible.
Main duties of the job
This role will provide Consultant level support to both the CAMHS and Youth teams in terms of being part of the MDT discussions and interventions offered to those accessing the services.
The role also entails a high level of clinical leadership in terms of both supporting service developments as well as maintaining good clinical governance and assurance that the service is safe and effective.
About us
Norfolk's CFYP services are very involved in working with the wider system to develop CAMHS services in Norfolk as part of the local transformation plan. We are working with commissioners to make things as seamless as possible for young people and their families.
We are also offering:
6. Up to £12k relocation expenses
7. Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
8. Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
9. Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
10. Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
11. Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
12. Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
13. NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
14. Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
15. Friendly Colleagues
16. Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
17. Subsidised gyms and free physio service
18. We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
19. Well established county wide teaching program
20. Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
21. Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
22. Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
23. Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a full-time (10 session) role with clinical sessions including clinics and team meetings and SPAs which can be used for a range of activities as well as CPD to be discussed with the Clinical Director.
Please see the attached job description approved by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for more information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
24. Entry on the GMC Register
25. Approved Clinician Status
26. Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
27. Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
28. 3 years or equivelent medical experience
29. 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
30. Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Attributes
Essential
31. Effective team working
32. Leadership qualities
33. Flexibility
34. Driving license/able to travel independently
35. Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
36. A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
37. Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
38. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
39. Teaching and presentation skills