About this role
Job summary
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 for 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 The Trust is looking to recruit a part time (0.6) Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our CATAT team. The outreach pathway is for children and young people under the age of 18, who have been identified as requiring or at significant risk of admission to Tier 4 levels of care and treatment only. There are no other criteria for accessing the service.
The team provide the service 7 days a week to ensure consistent support and access. The maximum current case load size is 8 young people who could receive up to a daily contact from the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be expected to work in several different settings within the Locality, including other Trust facilities, primary care, local acute Hospital NHS Trust facilities, and patients' residences. The post holder will also be the Responsible Clinician for patients in their care.Working within CATAT, the post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care which will on occasion involve seeing people at home and allowing time for 'hard to engage' children and families.
For further information on the vacancy, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
About us
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
Job description Job 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
Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice MRCPsych/MRCPCH or equivalent EEligible for inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 3 months of gaining CCT Section 12(2) approval at or following appointment Approved Clinician at or following appointment
Desirable
Postgraduate thesis A postgraduate qualification in Medical Education
Clinical Governance Essential
A clear understanding of Clinical Governance A commitment to open review of clinical practice
Desirable
Experience of clinical audit
Teaching Essential
Experience of supervising junior medical staff Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
Experience in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines
Attributes Essential
Ability to work in a team Good interpersonal skills Enquiring, critical approach to work Caring attitude to patients Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GPs, nurses and other agencie Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the context of the service within the wider context of developments in the NHS Knowledge of modern treatment options The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently A willingness to develop services Flexibility Optimistic outlook
Desirable
Demonstration of initiative and perseverance
Experience Essential
Relevant experience in the speciality of child and adolescent psychiatry and / or paediatrics Full training that is, or could be, recognised as suitable for approval under Section12 of the Mental Health Act The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness in children and young people The management of complex mental health needs in children and young people Knowledge and experience of using the Mental Capacity Act
Desirable
Three years' supervised training in an appropriate Specialist training programme or equivalent Experience in general medicine or general practice Skills in psychological or social therapies Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care Experience of leadership and management
Research Essential
Evidence of an interest in research
Desirable
Published research Ongoing projects
Transport Essential
Holds and will use valid UK driving licence OR provides evidence of proposed alternative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address The Dragonfly Unit, Carlton Court Hospital
St Peters Road, Carlton Colville
Lowestoft
NR33 8AG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)