Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 2 sessions per week
- Job ref
- 246-MSCFYP8196523
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Lighthouse Centre
- Town
- Norwich
- Salary
- £113,565 - £150,569 gross per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Consultant Paediatrician U18s ED*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 due to the nature of our roles and patient demographic, you will be required to undertake physical intervention training and remain trained, as required by your role.
Job overview
- All new starters may be eligible to receive up to £12,000 relocation package
- ‘Holiday of a lifetime scheme’: Consultants and SAS 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 inviting applications from an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to work with our under 18s Eating Disorders Team. Are you someone who enjoys working with young people and families, is a team player, can bring experience of working with young people with a range of health conditions , and is willing to be flexible according to patient need? Do you love to learn and want to make a contribution to developing excellent standards of care? If so, we are keen to meet you!
Main duties of the job
This post is to provide consultant paediatric input primarily for the EDITT service but will also offer support to all the community teams as required. The post has come about due to retirement.
The Norfolk and Waveney child and adolescent eating disorders service covers Norfolk and Waveney. This has a population of about 1.1 million and includes areas of particular social deprivation with considerable psychosocial related difficulties. The service complements the existing CAMHS services who manage other psychiatric conditions in children and young people.
NSFT provide eating disorders services to those under 18 across Norfolk and Waveney including a service for young people with an ARFID diagnosis. An alternative provider (Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust) runs the over 18 services.
EDITT provides intensive support to young people with an eating disorder for the eastern region with the primary aims of preventing admission or reducing length of stay. This service is provided and overseen by the Provider Collaborative (CYP) for the Eastern region and was the first to be set up in the region in 2022.
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.
We are also offering:
- Up to £12k relocation expenses
- Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
- £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
- 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 on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
- Registered Medical Practitioner
- Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
- MRCPCH or equivalent
- MBBS or equivalent
- Registerable medical qualification
- CCST in Paediatrics
- Experience of working in mental health
- Evidence of annual appraisal & revalidation
Desirable criteria
- SPIN or GRID in C&A mental health
- Experience in Eating Disorders
Experience
Essential criteria
- 3 years as a doctor post registration
- Clinical and Information Governance
- Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
- Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
- Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
- Computer Literacy
Desirable criteria
- Experience caring for children with eating disorders
- Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder
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
- Research
- Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
- Must be willing to travel between Trust sites
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Teaching and Presentation Skills
Knowledge & Skills
Essential criteria
- Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
- Excellent communication skills
- Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients
- Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with other professionals
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of common mental health issues
- Teaching experience
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
- Locality 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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