About this role
Job summary
We are inviting applications for an enthusiastic Speciality Doctor to work with our ARFID 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!
This is a 0.5 WTE Speciality Doctor post working in the ARFID children's service. It is a fixed term post for up to one year. This will be a community post there are no inpatient responsibilities.
The postholder, together with other members of the multidisciplinary team will be expected to assess new referrals, assess and be part of the treatment for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years old, presenting with ARFID. The role would include attendance at weekly team meetings and reviews, as well as providing appropriate clinical support and supervision to non-medical staff within the team.
The post holder may be expected to work in a number of different settings within the Trust, including other Trust facilities, primary care, local acute Hospital NHS Trust facilities, Children's Centres and patients' residences.
Main duties of the job
We developed a new Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) pathway within Suffolk CFYP to meet the needs of our children and young people who may otherwise struggle to access a specific care pathway; this has been identified by the ICB as a priority area of service development.
To work with the multidisciplinary team, including Community Nurses, therapists and dietitians in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and development within the Suffolk Children's ARFID service.
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.
The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area. These job plans will be subject to a review with the associate medical director annually.
About us
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:
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
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice Registered Medical Practitioner
Desirable
MRCPsych or equivalent Section 12(2) approval - At or following appointment
Experience Essential
3 years as a doctor post registration The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness The management of complex mental health need
Desirable
Relevant experience in psychiatry Experience of implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care. Experience of leadership and management. Medical experience outside psychiatry.
Clinical Governance Essential
A clear understanding of Clinical Governance Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Desirable
Experience of clinical audit
Attributes Essential
Effective team working Leadership qualities Flexibility Research Driving Licence/Able to travel independently Balanced judgement Good communication skills A willingness to develop services - appropriate to the role The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently
Desirable
Experience of delivering care using models of care relevant to the post
Teaching Essential
Teaching and Presentation Skills Experience of supervising junior medical staff
Desirable
Experience in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines
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 Haymills House
Station Road East
Stowmarket
IP14 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)