Specialty Doctor - Youth Psychiatrist
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Norwich, NR1 3RE
Salary
£63,696 to £102,689
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
14 September 2026
13 days left
Job description
All new starters may be eligible for up to £12,000 relocation package 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SASG doctors can bank/accrue ann...
To work with the multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Professionals in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team. Working within the South Central Norfolk Youth team, the post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care which will on occasion involve seeing people at home and allowing time for 'hard to engage' children and families. The post has 5 PA's made up of 4.0 Direct Clinical Care PA's and 1.0 SPAs. The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area.
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 1.0 SPA per week
- 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 £600 annually.
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- Registered Medical Practitioner
Desirable
- MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Section 12(2) approval - At or following appointment
Experience
Essential
- Three years or equivalent medical experience which should include 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area.
- The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
- The management of complex mental health need
Desirable
- Competence in implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Competence in leadership and management.
Teaching
Essential
- Competence in supervising junior medical staff.
- Teaching and presentation skills
Desirable
- Competence in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines.
Clinical Governance
Essential
- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Desirable
- Experience of clinical audit.
Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Knowledge of modern treatment options.
- The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently.
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Competence in delivering treatment using models of care relevant to the post
Research
Desirable
- Published research.
- Ongoing projects
Other
Essential
- Driving licence or the ability to travel independently
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
1 September 2026
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