Job Description

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 accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities

'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 are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team in our Central Norfolk Care Group.



You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement.



As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12.



The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.



The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care to adults with a mental health need in their own environments and the community team base.

Interventions offered include:

Assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults over the age of 25 presenting with a mental health need



Providing access to and delivery of a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions on an individual, family & /or group basis, which focus on the recovery needs of the patient



Monitoring of mental health and delivering agreed treatment plans



Identifying lead professional/ Care Co-ordinator allocated



Regular clinical care planning and outcome reviews including the mental health cluster reviews



Providing relapse prevention planning, including crisis and recovery plans



A Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model is also embedded within the CMHT.



You will join a team of 3 full-time Consultant Psychiatrists covering the Adult Community service. Each Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated a geographical sector and you will cover an agreed number of GP practices within Primary Care Networks in Dereham, Breckland and Mid Norfolk.



The Adult Community Service receives on average 80 to 100 referrals a month. It is expected that the you will provide direct contacts for around 20 patients on average per month, in addition to providing advice to team members as needed for management of cases. Caseloads of practitioners are not expected to exceed 30 people.



The Community Mental Health Team is made up of multi professional colleagues, including Nurses, Psychologists, Clinical Support workers, and associate practitioners. The Community Mental Health team also hosts graduate trainees, medical trainees and students, and nursing students.



For further information, please see the attached job description.