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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.Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityAt any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the context of their whole lives, understanding the importance of good physical health, friends, family, spirituality, culture, home, work, education and a sense of purpose and achievement to experience good mental health.Nearly 3,800 full and part-time practitioners care for our service users in hospitals, in the community and in their own homes, whilst an additional 1,400+ staff provide non-clinical support, including cleaning, catering, delivering supplies, ward administration, information technology, human resources and financial services.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.We are committed to delivering quality driven mental health services. Every individual makes a valuable contribution. We are proud of our staff who have been commended for the care they provide. Do you value working positively, respectfully and together? If so, wed love you to join us!We will consider flexible working arrangements for our roles, please indicate in your application if this is something you require.Job OverviewNew Starter package of 15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonusSupported by a 12,000 relocation allowanceRoles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of 2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of serviceCPD of 2,000 per annum with the facility to accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunitiesHoliday of a lifetime scheme: Consultants and SASG doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years, to facilitate an extended period of leave.We are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our IDT Adult Community Pathway Team. This is a replacement post that will work across both Primary and Secondary Care. To provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Central IDT, East Suffolk, working collaboratively with colleagues in the community team, the wards, crisis and liaison services for adults to provide a seamless pathway.Main Duties of the JobApplications are invited for a Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry to work within our Older Adult Services Community Pathway based at Haymills House, Stowmarket.The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.Working for Our OrganisationIf you are passionate about improving acute care and working with colleagues across the Community Pathways, then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:Up to 12k relocation expensesAccess to 2000 per annum professional development budgetDedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hoursPaid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPDPotential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PAAbility to apply for Clinical Excellence AwardsInclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequencyNHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy, paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.Appraisals and revalidation completed by the TrustFriendly colleaguesEncouragement and support for areas of special interestSubsidised gyms and free physio serviceWe have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East AngliaWell established county-wide teaching programAccess and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the TrustSupport for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service developmentForward-thinking, clinically lead and innovative trustFlexibility can be considered for a degree of remote workingDetailed Job Description and Main ResponsibilitiesIf you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.Please see attached full Job Description for this role.For further details / informal visits contact:Sohail Abrar, Medical Director -Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential CriteriaEntry on the GMC RegisterApproved Clinician StatusSection 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health ActSpecialist Register or within 6 months of CCSTExperienceEssential Criteria3 years or equivalent medical experience6 months experience in relevant clinical areaEvidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and management of complex mental illnessAttributesEssential CriteriaEffective team workingLeadership qualitiesFlexibilityDriving Licence/able to travel independentlyResearchClinical GovernanceEssential CriteriaA clear understanding of Clinical GovernanceDemonstrate a commitment to open review of practiceTeachingEssential CriteriaExperience of supervising junior medical staffTeaching and presentation skillsEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES Apart from its legal duties in relation to equality and diversity, the Trust recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.As a part of the Disability Confident Employer Guaranteed Interview Scheme we interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job vacancy (outlined in the Person Specification). We encourage you to indicate your eligibility through TRAC jobs when applying.DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK (formerly CRB)FOR POSTS WITH DIRECT SERVICE USER CONTACT - Please be advised that due to recent changes in the DBS Service, organisations no longer receive copies of DBS Disclosures these are sent directly to candidates only. Therefore, it will be your responsibility, if successful, to ensure that this is taken to the appointing officer as soon as you receive it.Alternatively, if you have subscribed to the update service, we will be able to check your status once we have your authority to do so.The Trust has now introduced a DBS Update Service which is a contractual requirement. You need to subscribe when you have applied for your DBS clearance and there is a time limit to subscribe of 19 days after receipt of your DBS disclosure. Please ensure that this is completed within the set time scale.This update service is an annual subscription at a cost of 13 to you. This will enable the Trust to have instant online access to your DBS record, with your consent, and so will remove the need for you to have to apply for this repeat check again.Employer Certification / Accreditation BadgesApplicant RequirementsYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.#J-18808-Ljbffr