Consultant Psych GA Inpatient (Avocet) *with £20K Support Package*
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area: Psychiatry
Grade: NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Part time
10 sessions per week
Job ref: 246-MESU6823899-B
Site: Avocet Ward, Woodlands Town, Ipswich
Salary: £105,504 - £139,882 gross per annum/pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/03/2025 23:59
Interview date: 14/04/2025
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's, and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. We believe in whole life care, seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education, and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles; please indicate in your application if this is something you require.
Job Overview
* New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
* Supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
* Roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
* CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility to accumulate annual funding for up to three years
* ‘Holiday of a lifetime scheme’: Consultants and SAS doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Adult Inpatient Ward in Woodlands, Ipswich, Suffolk. This is a 1.0 WTE Consultant Psychiatrist post working on Avocet Ward, Woodlands, Ipswich, in the Acute Adult Pathway in Suffolk Services. This is a replacement post following the previous post-holder retiring.
Main Duties of the Job
Avocet Ward is one of two 21 bed acute adult wards within the Woodlands Unit, adjacent to the Ipswich Hospital on the same site. The Unit also consists of a 10 bed Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), a Section 136 suite, a later life ward, and a Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team. The wards work collaboratively with the community teams, particularly with the Crisis Resolution & Home Treatment Team, to provide comprehensive acute treatment.
* The post holder is appointed as a senior professional to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership.
* The post-holder must comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
* The post holder is expected to demonstrate leadership qualities as set out in the Medical Leadership Competency Framework.
Working for Our Organisation
Overview of Suffolk
Suffolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Suffolk’s county town is Ipswich, based in the East of the County.
We Are Also Offering
* Up to £12k relocation expenses
* Access to £800 per annum professional development budget
* Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
* Paid study leave in addition to CPD
* Potential for extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
* Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
* NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy, paid annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave
* Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities
Clinical
* The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients at a level appropriate for a Consultant psychiatrist.
* To provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team.
* The post holder will provide support and advice to their non-medical colleagues.
* The duties include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care, and other psychiatric teams.
* To hold Responsible Clinician status, as defined within the Mental Health Act.
* The post holder will undertake additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances.
* The post holder would also be expected to participate in regular Clinical Supervision with peers.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Entry on the GMC register
* Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
* Approved Clinician Status
* Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
* At least 6 months experience in specific specialty
* 3 years or equivalent medical experience
* Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment, and management of complex mental illness
Teaching
* Experience of supervising junior medical staff
* Teaching and presentation skills
Clinical Governance
* A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
* Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Attributes
* Effective team working
* Flexibility
* Driving Licence/able to travel independently
* Research
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES: The Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce.
DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Name: Sohail Abrar
Job title: Clinical Director
Email address: sohail.abrar@nsft.nhs.uk
Additional information: Jan Falkowski, Medical Director of Workforce - Jan.Falkowski@nsft.nhs.uk
Faisil Sethi Chief Medical Officer - faisil.sethi@nsft.nhs.uk
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