Consultant in Learning Disabilities

1 week ago


Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time
This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance.

"There is truly a team spirit where every member of staff is supported."Dr Olukoya, Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Learning Disability Psychiatrist with 2.5 protected PA's for your area of interest.


We have some new and exciting opportunities in our Learning Disability community services across Suffolk as we enter the start of a service redesign and we are looking for Consultant Psychiatrists, ideally with Learning Disability experience, who are interested in joining and be part of the transformation of our service, we are able to shape our services.

There are 2 posts available in east Suffolk amounting to 2.6 WTE and can be offered as part/full time.


The Learning Disability and Autism Specialist Service is not only being invested in financially, with a fresh approach to ideas and service delivery being supported by the Trust, we are confident our new model of care is the very best for the people we care for.

Who are we looking for?


You will need to be enthusiastic and conscientious and do everything you can to provide the best care to our service users.

We are looking for someone who displays compassion, empathy and sensitivity.

What can we offer?

Our primary focus is on collaborative working; placing great emphasis on the assessment/recovery model. Many aspects relating to service user recovery is reflected within the assessment tools the patients and staff use.

Why Ipswich?

This town offers award-winning restaurants, marinas, fantastic shopping, annual festivals, and stunning parks and close to coasts.

With excellent transport links to connect you to Cambridge, London and beyond but with lower than the national average house prices.

If you are passionate about improving acute care, we have much to offer including:

  • Up to £12k relocation expenses
  • Access to £800 per annum professional development budget
  • Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
  • Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
  • Inclusion on the Consultant oncall 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 based in Mariner House, with clinical bases at Haymills in Stowmarket and Walker Close, Ipswich.

Clinical work will take place at any of these sites, but may also take place in another Trust location or other community destinations such as at a service user's home.

The inpatient service is based at Walker Close, Ipswich.

The service provides secondary care service for adults age 18 upwards residing in the East Suffolk catchment area. The team receives referrals from Coastal, Ipswich Town and Central Suffolk. There is approximately a general population of 387,924 registered with a GP in the area. The team holds a current caseload of 150 and receives an average of 2-3 new referrals a week.


The post holder will provide clinical leadership to the community and inpatient teams and work collaboratively with all MDT members and other learning disability service staff.

The role provides clinical assessment and reviews of patients in discussion with the team, especially patients thought to be at high risk, those presenting with complex problems or those with diagnostic uncertainty.



  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full time

    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.At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full time £12,000

    This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance '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 looking to recruit a full...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Sanctuary Health Full time

    Recruitment ConsultantLocation: IpswichJob Type: PermanentSalary: £20,000 per annum plus commissionAs an industry leader, we are looking for highly talented individuals with a desire to be successful, develop their skills and build a rewarding career.Join a thriving industry with unlimited earning potential. Consultants have achieved earnings of £100,000...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Join the team at The Chimneys in Suffolk as a Consultant Psychiatrist on their transitional improvement journey and be part of meaningful change to continue to improve the service. It's a great opportunity to make your mark and drive positive change, withsupport from a Medical Secretary and Specialist Doctor.As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will work...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    Are you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make your mark and drive positive change?If so, join our dedicated team at The Chimneys Clinic, a rehabilitation service based in Bury St Edmunds, offering Specialist care designed to support women aged 18+ who have a diagnosis of a Personality Disorder (PD) and or Mental Illness.At The Chimneys...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Elysium Healthcare Full time

    IntroductionAre you an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist looking to make your mark and drive positive change?If so, join our dedicated team at The Chimneys Clinic, a rehabilitation service based in Bury St Edmunds, offering Specialist care designed to support women aged 18+ who have a diagnosis of a Personality Disorder (PD) and or Mental Illness.At The...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk One Full time

    Inclusive Learning Assistants Commencing as soon as possible Multiple roles available Maternity and Fixed Term Contracts 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year FTC 31/08/2023 (Actual Salary £ per annum) FTE £21,189.00 per annum 24.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year MAT Cover (Actual Salary £11,910 per annum) FTE £21,189.00 per annum 21 hour per week, 39...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Geotechnical ConsultantPermanentIpswich£27,000 to £33,000 per annumThis is a great chance for an Ipswich based Geotechnical / Environmental Consultant to join a company and contribute to their rapid growth, while working on projects nationwide. This exciting position offers the chance to work alongside an experienced teamof Geoenvironmental consultants,...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Inspire EHC Full time

    We are currently working with a number of Alternative Prevision Schools in Ipswich that are looking for long term Learning Support Assistants (LSA). The Ipswich Schools need Learning Support Assistants (LSA) for students ranging from Key Stage 1-Key Stage4. The successful Learning Support Assistant (LSA) must be willing to support students with diagnosed and...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Penguin Recruitment Ltd Full time

    Geotechnical / Environmental ConsultantPermanentIpswich£27,000 to £33,000 per annumThis is a great chance for an Ipswich based Geotechnical / Environmental Consultant to join a company and contribute to their rapid growth, while working on projects nationwide. This exciting position offers the chance to work alongside an experienced teamof Geoenvironmental...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom admin@cranfieldtrust Full time

    Volunteer with Cranfield Trust - pro bono management opportunities in Ipswich and elsewhere in Suffolk.Cranfield Trust is a leading provider of pro bono management support for the voluntary sector.The Trust is a national charity and for over 30 years we have been adding value to the lives of people across the country by providing free business skills to help...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom admin@cranfieldtrust Full time

    Volunteer with Cranfield Trust - pro bono management opportunities in Ipswich and elsewhere in Suffolk.Cranfield Trust is a leading provider of pro bono management support for the voluntary sector.The Trust is a national charity and for over 30 years we have been adding value to the lives of people across the country by providing free business skills to help...

  • Wig Consultant

    1 week ago


    Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Frobishers Wigs Ltd Full time

    Wig Consultant - Part TimeWe are a family run business with over 45 years' experience supplying and fitting quality wigs and accessories to both NHS Patients and private customers for cosmetic and medical requirements.Our Wig Consultants deliver a personal experience to customers and NHS patients. This interesting and varied position requires an empathy and...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom Hays Full time

    Sales to Recruitment – Trainee Recruitment ConsultantBased in NorwichDo you possess an unwavering work ethic and the ambition to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment?We are currently looking for ambitious individuals with a background in Sales, Retail or Customer Service to join our award winning team as Recruitment Consultants to specialise in...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom AiCore Full time

    Trainee Cloud ConsultantKey information:Location: Must live in Suffolk & NorfolkYou must be based in the UK and have the right to work.Programme Overview:Our Trainee Cloud Consultant programme is a fully funded, cloud training programme, designed to equip individuals with lifelong skills. Candidates who demonstrate exceptional performance during the training...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom AXA Full time

    Senior Security Consultant, Information SecurityOnshore (UK) 2 days on site in IpswichThe role will be to augment the Information Security team to act as a SME and key stakeholder on several high-profile programs as well as AXA XL sub-entities. You will provide dedicated support and security related technical expertise to your respective Business Partners to...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

    Sales to Recruitment – Trainee Recruitment ConsultantDo you possess an unwavering work ethic and the ambition to succeed in a fast-paced, competitive environment?We are currently looking for ambitious individuals with a background in Sales, Retail or Customer Service to join our award winning team as Recruitment Consultants to specialise in Construction...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job overview This post is for Ipswich An opportunity has arisen to join our team of enthusiastic, motivated and committed Consultants in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, contributing towards enhancing maternal safety within our unit. The post is a new role following successful allocation of national funding following the Ockenden bid process. The successful...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom AXA XL Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Senior Security Consultant, Information Security Onshore (UK) 2 days on site in Ipswich The role will be to augment the Information Security team to act as a SME and key stakeholder on several high-profile programs as well as AXA XL sub-entities. You will...


  • Ipswich, Suffolk, United Kingdom AXA Full time

    Senior Security Consultant, Information SecurityOnshore (UK) 2 days on site in IpswichThe role will be to augment the Information Security team to act as a SME and key stakeholder on several high-profile programs as well as AXA XL sub-entities. You will provide dedicated support and security related technical expertise to your respective Business Partners to...