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Psychiatry
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NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Parhaol
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Rhan-amser
10 sesiwn yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
246-MWSN6863129-H
Cyflogwr
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Chatterton House
Tref
Kings Lynn
Cyflog
£105,504 - £139,882 gross per annum/ pro rata
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22/09/2025 23:59
Dyddiad y cyfweliad
13/10/2025

Teitl cyflogwr

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Psych CMHT Adult Comm*Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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).

Trosolwg o'r swydd

**The exciting new role of Associate Medical Director for West Norfolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity**

  • 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
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This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to provide community secondary mental health services to adults over the age of 25 years with mental health needs requiring specialist assessment and interventions.

There are two adult Community Mental Health teams in the West Norfolk area; one that serves the Kings Lynn area and one that serves the Downham Market and Swaffham area

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

The post has 7.5 programmed direct clinical activity sessions and 2.5 programmed ‘supporting professional activity’ sessions. 

The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area. 

All whole time doctors are expected to work 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions in one or more of the clinical teams. 

Through job planning and agreement 2.5 sessions Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) allow for the possibility of a special interest, teaching and research, management duties, administration and continuing professional development. 

These arrangements allow for some flexibility and the opportunity for doctors to change their working patterns and clinical interests as things develop.  With regular job plan reviews it is expected that doctors roles will be flexible and the focus of the role change the from time to time, e.g. from predominantly in-patient to say primary care.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

There are 10 consultant psychiatrist posts in West Norfolk.  These include 3 consultant psychiatrists in the working age adult community mental health service, 2 consultant psychiatrists working in older adults community services, one consultant psychiatrist working in the inpatient service at Samphire Ward, one consultant psychiatrist working in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team and one consultant psychiatrist working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in a liaison service; this has recently been reviewed, and with an intention to meet Core 24 standards there will be a further consultant psychiatry post developed.  There are 2 consultant psychiatrists working in the Children, Family and Youth People’s Service, providing community care for people up to the age of 25 years.

The non-consultant workforce in West Norfolk includes 3 Staff and Specialist doctor posts, and up to 9 trainee doctors.  NSFT has developed a number of non-medical prescribers to support the clinical workforce in delivering timely and excellent care.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

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.

 

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Entry on the GMC register
  • Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • 6 months experience in specific specialty
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Teaching

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills

Clinical Governance

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Attributes

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving Licence/able to travel independently
  • Research

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Zeyn Green-Thompson
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Medical Director
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Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais

Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce - [email protected]

Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer - [email protected]

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