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 Central IDT, East 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
Applications are invited for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to work within our Older Adult Services Community Pathway based at Haymills House, Stowmarket.
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
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
If you are passionate about improving acute care and working with colleagues across the Community Pathways, then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:
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
If you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.
Please see attached full Job Description for this role
For further details / informal visits contact:
Elizabeth Herbert, Associate Clinical Director -
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 equivalent 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 Licence/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