Consultant Psych MHLT (Ipswich Hospital)*Generous Recruitment Package*
Ipswich
New Jobs
Permanent
£113,565 - £150,569 a year
- You will join the Mental Health Liaison Team at Ipswich Hospital, providing essential psychiatric care and support to various patient demographics.
- The ideal candidate should hold relevant qualifications and experience, along with a passion for mental health and dedication to patient care.
- This permanent role offers flexible full or part-time hours, generous financial packages including relocation support and professional development funding.
Consultant Psych MHLT (Ipswich Hospital)*Generous Recruitment Package*
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Full time
- Part 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.
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 due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to remain trained in physical intervention training, as required by your role.
Job overview
**The exciting role of Associate Medical Director for East Suffolk 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
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Liaison Team at Ipswich Hospital.
You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement.
As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12.
The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.
Main duties of the job
The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to provide medical leadership, Team advice and guidance and medical consultation to our service users. Both full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply.
As part of STP investment, a 24/7 telephone access to a trained mental health crisis response team and Core 24 service was established which will offer access to people of all ages to enquire about support for themselves or for family and friends if they are in crisis. Some of these crisis presents themselves at A&E which is managed by Mental Health Liaison Team.
Working for our organisation
We can offer a unique opportunity to balance your life with your work and have a voice which is truly heard. We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential.
We are also offering:
- Up to £12k relocation expenses
- Access to £2000 per annum professional development budget
- Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
- Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
- Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
- Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
- Inclusion on the Consultant on-call 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
- 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 Job Description and Person Specification.
Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrar@nsft.nhs.uk
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise
- Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
- Approved Clinician Status
- Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Experience
Essential criteria
- 6 months experience in specific specialty
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
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
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
YOUR APPLICATION
We can provide all our job application materials in alternative formats so that these are accessible to everyone. Should you require any documents within this job pack in an alternative format, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@nsft.nhs.uk.
PLEASE NOTE: If you use a hotmail, msn or yahoo e-mail account, you will need to check your "junk" mail regularly as these email providers will divert any communication from this Trust/NHS JOBS straight into your " junk" inbox.
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.
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.
Further details / informal visits contact
Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce - Jan.Falkowski@nsft.nhs.uk
Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer - Faisil.sethi@nsft.nhs.uk
Ipswich
New Jobs
Permanent
£113,565 - £150,569 a year