Job Description

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 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

Job overview

This role will be supported by a 12,000 relocation allowance

'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS 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

The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor to join a reopening Male Acute In-Patient Psychiatric Care Unit. As such, we are keen to appoint someone to the specialty doctor post who will form part of the newly formed clinical team being created. Whilst the predominant focus of the role is direct clinical provision we would like the post holder to contribute to service developments for the continual improvement of the care we offer.



This post is for a specialty doctor for a reopening male acute inpatient psychiatric care unit. The ward is based at Hellesdon Hospital in the city of Norwich. There are currently five wards at Hellesdon Hospital, which the reopening male acute inpatient ward would be an addition to. Four wards predominantly serve the demand from Central Norfolk and one ward, the PICU, is countywide.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work with their consultant and management colleagues, service users and stakeholders in the planning, development and management of services

The post holder is expected to contribute to improving quality in the service and to work with the clinical team to achieve agreed performance targets

As is expected from the holder of a senior public position the post-holder must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.


Discharge teaching, examination and accreditation duties as required. This might include contributing to postgraduate and continuing education for medical and multi-disciplinary professions.



Contribute to formal and informal teaching of medical students.



Support the training of junior medical staff

Working for our organisation

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.



We are also offering:


Up to 12k relocation expenses Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours 2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave. Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust 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 Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please see attached full and Person Specification.



Dr Daniel Dalton - daniel.dalton@nsft.nhs.uk

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Entry on the GMC Register

Desirable criteria

MRCPsych S12 Approval #

Experience

Essential criteria

3 years as a doctor post registration 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior 6 months in relevant specialism #

Attributes

Essential criteria

Effective team working Flexibility Research Driving Licence/Able to travel independently Leadership qualities #

Teaching

Essential criteria

Teaching and Presentation Skills #

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

YOUR APPLICATION



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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.


As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification).. We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post may be 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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.


This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.