Specialist Grade Doctor Adult LD

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

• 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

Specialist Grade Psychiatrist for Adult Community
The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to join the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Adult Community Team based at Lowestoft.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with other colleagues working in other specialties. The post holder will also work closely with the Inpatient provision (based at Astley Court and managed by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust), General Practitioners and with other community-based teams. The team at Astley Court also provide an Enhanced Assessment & Treatment Service who work alongside the team to provide intensive support to those individuals most at risk.

The team receives on average 10 referrals per month predominantly from local GP surgeries. Referrals are initially received through the single point of referral (Access & Assessment Team). Assessments are then carried out by senior clinical staff from whichever discipline is deemed most appropriate. Afterwards they may seek the views of the consultant or request a medical review if appropriate.
About Us
Norfolk 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?

• Relocation allowance / removal benefit
• Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
• 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
• Study leave budget of £600 annually.
• Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£96,990 to £107,155 a year gross per annum / pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-MGYW7050197
Job locations
2 & 3 Airey Close, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3JQ
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
• Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Desirable

• Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
• MRCPsych
• Additional clinical qualifications

Experience Essential

• Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
• A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades

Attributes Essential

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

Clinical Governance Essential

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

Teaching Essential

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
2 & 3 Airey Close, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3JQ
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx