Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 246-SCFYP7491650
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walker Close Resource Centre
- Town
- Ipswich
- Salary
- £100,870 - £111,441 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Grade Doctor CAMHS Eating Disorders
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
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
Job overview
- 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 CAMHS Eating Disorders
The Eating Disorder Service in Suffolk is split over two bases with an expectation that some resources are shared across the whole region. This Specialist grade psychiatry post in the East will offer, when needed, consultation and cover to the teams in West Suffolk.
The service receives referrals from GP and other wider agencies. Assessments are carried out by the Mental Health Practitioners (MHPs) with involvement from the specialist doctor/consultant if required for specific clinical reasons. Cases taken on by the team are then co-ordinated by the MHP’s with input from other members of the team including the specialist doctor/consultant as required. The specialist doctor is not expected to carry a caseload themselves but to provide specialist medical support to the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be appointed as a senior professional to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is always expected to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.
Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must always comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
Working for our organisation
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 £2000 annually.
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr David Nelson for further details.
Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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 criteria
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving license/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr David Nelson
- Job title
- Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce [email protected]
Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer - [email protected]
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