Consultant Psych CAIST *Generous Recruitment Package*

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 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.

Recruitment

The Trust is looking to recruit a part‑time Consultant either a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist or a Consultant Paediatrician to join our CAIST team. A large part of the work involves liaising and working alongside colleagues in the local acute Trusts including Paediatricians and other medical Consultants.

Main duties of the job

This post relates to the Children’s Assessment and Intensive Support Team (CAIST) who provide urgent assessments for service users under 18 years old presenting in crisis across Norfolk, including within the 3 acute Trusts in Norfolk and Waveney (The James Paget University Trust, The Norfolk & Norwich University Trust and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital). The role also includes brief intensive support to service users that need it.

About us

Less than 2 hours from London (yet a world away in terms of house prices and cost of living) serviced by excellent transport links, Suffolk retains a strong local identity and community. Set in beautiful countryside, a few minutes drive takes you to a wonderful coastline and beautiful forests.

Benefits

• 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
• Strong education reputation and close ties with 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 lead and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Job description

For further information on the vacancy available, please see the attached full Job Description and Person Specification.

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

Attributes

Essential

• Driving licence / able to travel independently

Clinical Governance

Essential

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Teaching

Essential

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

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