Job summary
- Main area
- Psychiatry
- Grade
- NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 246-MGYW7050197
- Employer
- Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- 2 & 3 Airey Close
- Town
- Lowestoft
- Salary
- £96,990 - £107,155 gross per annum / pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/04/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Grade Doctor Adult LD
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialist Grade
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
YOUR APPLICATION
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Job overview
- This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
- ‘Holiday 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. The scheme enables the opportunity for planning a ‘holiday of a lifetime’ or extended paid break
Specialist Grade Psychiatrist for Adult Community
The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Psychiatrist to join the Great Yarmouth and Waveney Adult Community Team based at Lowestoft.
Main duties of the job
The Trust is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor to join the Adult Community Learning Disability Team. The post carries no responsibility for inpatients.
The post holder will work closely with other colleagues working in other specialties. The post holder will also work closely with the Inpatient provision (based at Astley Court and managed by Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Trust), General Practitioners and with other community-based teams. The team at Astley Court also provide an Enhanced Assessment & Treatment Service who work alongside the team to provide intensive support to those individuals most at risk
The team receives on average 10 referrals per month predominantly from local GP surgeries. Referrals are initially received through the single point of referral (Access & Assessment Team). Assessments are then carried out by senior clinical staff from whichever discipline is deemed most appropriate. Afterwards they may seek the views of the consultant or request a medical review if appropriate.
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?
- Relocation allowance / removal benefit
- Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
- 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
- Study leave budget of £2000 annually.
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details.
Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
- Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
Desirable criteria
- Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
- MRCPsych
- Additional clinical qualifications
Experience
Essential criteria
- Completed a minimum of 12 years’ medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
- A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades
Attributes
Essential criteria
- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving license/able to travel independently
- Research
Clinical Governance
Essential criteria
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Teaching
Essential criteria
- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Applicant requirements
You 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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Dr Sarah Maxwell
- Job title
- Medical Director
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
Jan Falkowski - Medical Director for Workforce [email protected]
Faisil Sethi - Chief Medical Officer - [email protected]
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