Job summary This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance '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 Specialist Grade Psychiatrist for Adult Community The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to join the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Adult Community Team based at Lowestoft. Main duties of the job The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team. The post carries no responsibility for inpatients. The post holder will work closely with other colleagues working in other specialties. The post holder will also work closely with the Inpatient provision (based at Astley Court and managed by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust), General Practitioners and with other community-based teams. The team at Astley Court also provide an Enhanced Assessment & Treatment Service who work alongside the team to provide intensive support to those individuals most at risk The team receives on average 10 referrals per month predominantly from local GP surgeries. Referrals are initially received through the single point of referral (Access & Assessment Team). Assessments are then carried out by senior clinical staff from whichever discipline is deemed most appropriate. Afterwards they may seek the views of the consultant or request a medical review if appropriate. 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. Why work with us? Relocation allowance / removal benefit Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata) 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 Study leave budget of £600 annually. Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £96,990 to £107,155 a year gross per annum / pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 246-MGYW7050197 Job locations 2 & 3 Airey Close Oulton Lowestoft NR32 3JQ Job description Job responsibilities Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details. Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information Job description Job responsibilities Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details. Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Experience Essential Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades Attributes Essential Effective team working Leadership qualities Flexibility Driving license/able to travel independently Research Clinical Governance Essential A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Teaching and presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act Desirable Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management. MRCPsych Additional clinical qualifications Experience Essential Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades Attributes Essential Effective team working Leadership qualities Flexibility Driving license/able to travel independently Research Clinical Governance Essential A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice Teaching Essential Experience of supervising junior medical staff Teaching and presentation skills 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 2 & 3 Airey Close Oulton Lowestoft NR32 3JQ Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)