Consultant Psychiatrist CRHT *Generous Recruitment Package*
NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant
Main area CRHT Psychiatry Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent: full and part time hours considered Hours
- Full time
- Part time
10 sessions per week Job ref 246-MGYW8237861-A
Site Northgate Hospital Town Great Yarmouth Salary £113,565 - £150,569 Per Annum Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59
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 of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a ‘New Starter’ package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus
- All new starters may be eligible to 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
We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team for Great Yarmouth and Waveney.
We are looking for someone who will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the management of people with complex needs, through the provision of clinical leadership and advice and support.
The people in our care, families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.
Main duties of the job
The post is for a Consultant Psychiatrist. CRHT provides assessment and treatment to adults aged between 18-75 years suffering from severe mental disorders. The service offers comprehensive assessment (including risk assessment) and a thorough review of treatments, starting new treatments or modifying existing treatments, and brief interventions. Working closely with patients, families, significant others, and services involved in the provision of care. The approach is collaborative and structured towards assisting patients in recovering from illnesses. The inpatient units work very closely with the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team, Community Mental Health Teams, Housing, Social Services, and Police to ensure adequate throughput of patients.
The Crisis and Home Treatment Team is based at Northgate Hospital.
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?
- 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. 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 more information about this role, please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification**
Person specification
Qualifications
- Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise
- Approved clinician status
- Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
- Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management
- In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice
- Additional clinical qualifications
Attributes
- Effective team working
- Flexibility
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Academic Skills & Lifelong Learning
- Able to deliver undergraduate or postgraduate teaching and training
- Demonstrate commitment to shared leadership & collaborative working to deliver improvement
- Participated in continuous professional development
- Participated in research or service evaluation
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