Consultant Psychiatrist CRHT *Generous Recruitment Package*: Sponsorship Available
Job Title: Consultant Psychiatrist
Employer: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Kings Lynn, United Kingdom
Salary/Rate: 113,565 to 150,569 £ / Year
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
- Lead the Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team (CRHT) serving West Norfolk, primarily supporting working-age adults with complex mental health needs.
- Provide clinical leadership, specialist advice and supervisory support to the multidisciplinary team.
- Support crisis services across West, South and Central Norfolk through a hub-and-spoke model.
- Work closely with Samphire Ward, community mental health teams and hospital mental health liaison services, particularly at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
- Contribute to safe, effective crisis intervention and the management of patients who may require urgent mental health support.
- Consider an additional Associate Medical Director role for West Norfolk, offering a leadership development opportunity.
Requirements
- Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a licence to practise.
- Approved Clinician status.
- Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act.
- Entry on the GMC Specialist Register or expected Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) within six months.
- At least three years of medical experience, or equivalent, and six months’ experience in a relevant clinical area.
- Demonstrated knowledge of diagnosing, treating and managing complex mental illnesses.
- Strong leadership, teamwork and flexibility.
- Ability to travel independently and a valid driving licence.
- Understanding of clinical governance and commitment to open review of clinical practice.
- Experience supervising junior medical staff, with effective teaching and presentation skills.
- Current UK professional registration and willingness to undergo the required Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.
Benefits
- Recruitment bonus: £15,000 spread over three years for substantive Consultant appointments.
- Relocation support: Up to £12,000 for eligible new starters.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD): £2,000 annually, with the option to accumulate funding for up to three years for higher-cost development opportunities.
- Extended leave scheme: Option to accrue annual leave over up to five years for an extended paid break or a holiday of a lifetime.
- Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker sponsorship applications are welcome and will be considered.
- Leadership development: Opportunity to take on the Associate Medical Director role for West Norfolk.
- Career development: Opportunities to strengthen clinical leadership, supervision and multidisciplinary service delivery experience.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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