This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.
'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS 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 inviting applications for the Specialty Doctor role which has become available in our Mental Health Liaison team at Ipswich after the current Specialty doctor successfully managed to get into Higher Training.
The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to meet the additional demands of the work coming out due to new 111 option 2 launch.
Both full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply. You will join a very active and enthusiastic group of Consultants and SAS doctors who provide leadership and participate actively in local transformation of the services.
The post is part of our East Suffolk Care group which has the best ratings in NSFT for Medical engagement and above average from National Standards. Our medical workforce is actively involved and leads on all service developments locally.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within the team at a level as is appropriate for a speciality doctor under the supervision of a Consultant Psychiatrist. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatment regimes.
They will also provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, Advance Nurse Practitioners, CPNs, Psychologists, and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients, take part in team meetings, supervision, and the development of the team.
The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care, and other psychiatric teams. The doctor is expected to be trained in mental health and capacity legislation to meet the requirements of emergency work, community treatment orders, and assessment of capacity.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are also offering:
* Up to £12k relocation expenses
* Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
* £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
* NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy, paid annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave.
* Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
* Friendly Colleagues
* Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
* Subsidised gyms and free physio service
* 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
* Forward-thinking, clinically led, and innovative trust
* Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Contact: Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrar@nsft.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Entry on the GMC Register
Desirable
* MRCPsych
* S12 Approval
Experience
Essential
* 3 years as a doctor post registration
* 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior
* 6 months in relevant specialism
Attributes
Essential
* Effective team working
* Flexibility
* Research
* Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
* Leadership qualities
Teaching
Essential
* Teaching and Presentation Skills
Clinical Governance
Essential
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
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Reference: 246-MESU6955190
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