Job Description

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 SAS 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

We are inviting applications for the Specialty Doctor role which has become available in our Adult Inpatient Ward in Woodlands, Ipswich, Suffolk.



This is a 1.0 WTE Specialty Doctor post working on Avocet Ward, Woodlands, Ipswich, in the General Adult Pathway in East Suffolk Services.



Woodlands is a purpose-built psychiatric unit opened in July 2011 on the Ipswich General Hospital site, catering for the acutely unwell for whom community treatment is not currently appropriate.



Avocet Ward provides care for women over the age of 18 years old who are either in hospital informally or detained under the Mental Health Act. It is under the general adult pathway so patients may present with psychosis, mania, depression, personality disorder and various co-morbidities such as mild learning disability and autism.



The post is part of our East Suffolk Care group which has the best ratings in NSFT for Medical engagement and above average from National Standards. Our medical workforce is actively involved and leads on all service developments locally.


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Main duties of the job

The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within Avocet Ward, at the level as is appropriate for a Specialty Doctor. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatment regimes.



They will also provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, medical students, CPNs, Psychologists and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision, and the development of the team.



The post holder will provide support and advice to their non-medical colleagues working in the inpatient team (and outside of the unit), when appropriate.



The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care and other psychiatric teams.


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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.



We are also offering:


Up to 12k relocation expenses 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

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information please see attached full and Person Specification.



Dr Sohail Abrar - sohail.abrar@nsft.nhs.uk


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Person specification

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Qualifications

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Essential criteria

Entry on the GMC Register #####

Desirable criteria

MRCPsych S12 Approval ####

Experience

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Essential criteria

3 years as a doctor post registration 2 years in Psychiatry at SHO/ST level or more senior 6 months in relevant specialism ####

Attributes

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Essential criteria

Effective team working Flexibility Research Driving Licence/Able to travel independently Leadership qualities ####

Teaching

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Essential criteria

Teaching and Presentation Skills ####

Clinical Governance

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Essential criteria

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

EQUAL 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 16 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.


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Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.