Job Description

All of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a 'New Starter' package of 15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus

All new starters receive up to 12,000 relocation package

CPD is being paid at the higher level of 2000 per annum with the facility accumulating annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities

'Holiday of a lifetime scheme':

Consultants and Specialty 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



Women's low and medium secure inpatient care.



An opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious and innovative individual to the position of Consultant Psychiatrist, working in our women's secure inpatient service based in Norwich.



Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health, psychological therapies, drugs and alcohol and learning disability services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.



Secure and Forensic Services for NSFT are rated as Good by the CQC.



Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk.



The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward.



This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.



Overview of Norfolk



Norfolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Norfolk's county town is Norwich, which is home to the University of East Anglia, and is the county's main business and culture centre.



We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential. This could be talking at international conferences, pursuing additional areas of study and research or developing your leadership skills to be one of leaders of the future.



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 (on application and approval) in addition to CPD



Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA



Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards



Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency



NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.



Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust



This post is to provide Consultant Psychiatry input to the M en's Low Secure Service and Forensic Community Mental Health Team



Full attached - Pending Royal College Approval.



Full and part time roles considered.