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Job summary

Main area
Forensic Psychiatry
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Contract
Permanent: Permanant
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
10 sessions per week (full and part time hours considered)
Job ref
246-MSEC7347834
Employer
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital
Town
Norwich
Salary
£105,504 - £139,882 gross per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/09/2025 23:59
Interview date
13/10/2025

Employer heading

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust logo

Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)*Generous Recruitment Package*

NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant

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, NSFT uses tools to screen any applications generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Job overview

  •  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

Women's low and medium secure inpatient care.

An opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious and innovative individual to the position of Consultant Psychiatrist, working in our women’s secure inpatient service based in Norwich.

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health, psychological therapies, drugs and alcohol and learning disability services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. 

Secure and Forensic Services for NSFT are rated as Good by the CQC.

Main duties of the job

Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk. 

The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward. 

This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.

Working for our organisation

Overview of Norfolk

Norfolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Norfolk’s county town is Norwich, which is home to the University of East Anglia, and is the county's main business and culture centre. 

We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential.  This could be talking at international conferences, pursuing additional areas of study and research or developing your leadership skills to be one of leaders of the future.

We are also offering

  • Up to £12k relocation expenses
  • Access to £800 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is to provide Consultant Psychiatry input to the Men’s Low Secure Service and Forensic Community Mental Health Team

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Entry on the GMC Register
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess

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

Attributes

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.We offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Step into healthNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWomens Staff NetworkCycle to Work

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Sarah Maxwell
Job title
Medical Director
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Jan Falkowski, Medical Director of Workforce - [email protected]

Faisil Sethi, Chief Medical Officer - [email protected]

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