Consultant Psychiatrist CMHT Adult Community (Chat House, Kings Lynn)

• New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
• Supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
• Roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
• CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility to accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
• '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

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.

Main duties of the job

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 from time to time, e.g., from predominantly in-patient to say primary care.

About us

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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
Essential

• 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

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Clinical Governance
Essential

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

Attributes
Essential

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

Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Chatterton House
Goodwins Road
Kings Lynn
PE30 5PD

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