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

Please note, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

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

The Trust is seeking a specialty doctor to join the Great Yarmouth Acute Inpatient Services at Northgate Hospital in Great Yarmouth.

Main duties of the job

The ward has 18 beds and takes both males and females. The crisis resolution and home treatment team (CRHT) are also based within the ward building and the 2 services work closely together to manage patients both in hospital and those in the community receiving crisis support. The CRHT has a Speciality Doctor and this post holder will be expected to support them and provide cover to each other when needed.



The ward sits on the Northgate site which is also the base for many of the locality community services including adult community mental health teams, children and family teams, early intervention team and older people's community mental health team.



There is a full multi-disciplinary compliment of staffing to deliver excellent quality care to the patients.



A range of other professionals with varying levels of expertise support the inpatient ward. This includes, operational managers, nurses, clinical psychologists, social workers, pharmacists, occupational therapists, administrative staff. The services are delivered as part of a multi-disciplinary team that works with individual patients.

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.



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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached JD.

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Entry on the GMC Register

Desirable criteria

MRCPsych S12 Approval relevant Experience in General Adult Psychiatry #

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 #

Clinical Governance

Essential criteria

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

Attributes

Essential criteria

Effective team working leadership Qualities Flexibility Research Driving Licence/Able to travel independently #

Teaching

Essential criteria

Teaching and Presentation Skills

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.

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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.