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 seek Consultant Psychiatrist leaders to join our acute in-patient psychiatric care units in Norwich, covering central and south Norfolk. In advance of our new £50 million hospital being built on the Hellesdon site (opening in 2024) we look forward to welcoming new colleagues to the team.
Existing estates are being refurbished and new acute and rehabilitation facilities planned. An overhaul of medical management under Chief Medical Officer Alex Lewis is seeing clinical leadership being pushed firmly to the fore and an appetite to both maintain and drive excellence is desired of successful applicants and the team.
Main duties of the job
The advertised role will provide clinical care and leadership for the in-patient care units.
The post holder must be registered with the GMC. The post holder must also have an entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry (or within three months of completion of CCST). Applications from those wishing to work flexibly or those wishing to develop academic or special interest sessions are welcomed.
About us
Norfolk, a beautiful county situated in the East with excellent schools, well known beaches, forests and inland waterway natural beauty and all just a short hop to Amsterdam from Norwich Airport. A short drive from the University city of Cambridge and 90-minute train ride to London.
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
24. Effective team working
25. Leadership qualities
26. Flexibility
27. Driving Licence/able to travel independently
28. Research
Clinical Governance
Essential
29. A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
30. Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential
31. Experience of supervising junior medical staff
32. Teaching and presentation skills
Qualifications
Essential
33. Entry on the GMC register
34. Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
35. Approved Clinician Status
36. Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential
37. 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
38. 3 years or equivalent medical experience
39. Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness