Job summary 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 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 group of 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 Consultant Psychiatrist. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatments 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. Including 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 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 Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 246-MESU6955190 Job locations Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP3 8LY Job description Job responsibilities For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrarnsft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrarnsft.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 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Address Ipswich Hospital Heath Road Ipswich IP3 8LY Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)