Consultant Psych Acute Psych

Consultant Psych Acute Psych (Samphire) *Generous Recruitment Package*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 opportunityAll of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a 'New Starter' package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonusAll new starters receive up to £12,000 relocation packageCPD 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 breakThe Trust is seeking a consultant to join Samphire Ward. This is a replacement post. Whilst the predominant focus of the role is direct clinical care we would like the post holder to contribute to service developments for the continual improvement of the care we offer.Main duties of the jobThis post is to provide Consultant input to and responsibility for the 16-bedded inpatients unit for the Norfolk West locality. The Norfolk West Acute service is an innovative service that aspires to excellence, and strongly encourages career advancement, including clinical, research and leadership activities. This is a replacement post, following the departure of the previous post holder who has retired after working within the Trust for over 30 years.The acute inpatient service is supported overall by a Consultant Psychiatrist post and a specialty doctor post. The service also has regular foundation year doctors, core trainees and senior trainees on placement. It also supports medical students. The whole inpatient service is also supported by a Lead Nurse.Samphire ward is a mixed sex, sixteen bed Adult Acute ward. There are eight male beds and eight female beds, but in the case of there being more female/male beds needed we can swing these rooms to make more bedrooms for the required gender. We provide an adult inclusive service if service users meet the admission criteria.About usNorfolk 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?Up to £12k relocation expensesAccess to £2000 per annum professional development budgetDedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hoursPaid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPDPotential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PAAbility to apply for Clinical Excellence AwardsInclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequencyNHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.Appraisals and revalidation completed by the TrustFriendly ColleaguesEncouragement and support for areas of special interestSubsidised gyms and free physio serviceWe have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East AngliaWell established county wide teaching programAccess and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the TrustSupport for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service developmentForward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trustFlexibility can be considered for a degree of remote workingJob responsibilitiesFor more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person SpecificationPerson SpecificationQualificationsEntry on the GMC RegisterApproved clinician statusSection 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health ActSpecialist Register or within 6 months of CCSTExperience3 years or equivalent medical experience6 months experience in relevant clinical areaEvidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illnessAttributesEffective team workingFlexibilityDriving Licence/able to travel independentlyResearchClinical GovernanceA clear understanding of Clinical GovernanceDemonstrate a commitment to open review of practiceTeachingExperience of supervising junior medical staffTeaching and presentation skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is 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.£109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annum #J-18808-Ljbffr