Consultant Psychiatrist in Old Age *Generous Recruitment Package*

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic full‑time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Inpatient Services at The Julian Hospital.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the patients on Sandringham Ward and Hammerton Court. The Post has 7.5 direct clinical care and 2.5 supporting programmed activity.

About us

• Up to £12k relocation expenses
• Access to £2000 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, 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 programme
• 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 led and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Job description

Job responsibilities

This is a full‑time (10 session) role with 7.5 clinical sessions including clinics and team meetings and 2.5 SPAs which can be used for a range of activities as well as CPD to be discussed with the Clinical Director.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

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

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

Teaching

Essential

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

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