Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)*Generous Recruitment Package*
The closing date is 08 September 2025
Job summary
- All of our substantive Consultant vacancies attract a 'New Starter' package of£15,000 spread over 3 years as a recruitment bonus
- All new starters receive up to £12,000 relocation package
- CPD is being paid at the higher level of £2000 per annum with the facility accumulating annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
- 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and Specialty 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
Women's low and medium secure inpatient care.
An opportunity has arisen to appoint an ambitious and innovative individual to the position of Consultant Psychiatrist, working in our women's secure inpatient service based in Norwich.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialist mental health, psychological therapies, drugs and alcohol and learning disability services for the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk.
Secure and Forensic Services for NSFT are rated as Good by the CQC.
Main duties of the job
Our Forensic Mental Health Services comprises of low and medium secure inpatient services, community forensic services, and criminal justice liaison services for both counties, as well as inpatient low secure services for the residents of Norfolk.
The roles will provide clinical care and leadership for Whitlingham Ward, our women's low and medium secure inpatient ward.
This role has arisen due to the previous post holder leaving. The role offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide Consultant Psychiatric input to Whitlingham Ward.
About us
Overview of Norfolk
Norfolk is a rural county, with much of the countryside given over to farming. Norfolk's county town is Norwich, which is home to the University of East Anglia, and is the county's main business and culture centre.
We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential. This could be talking at international conferences, pursuing additional areas of study and research or developing your leadership skills to be one of leaders of the future.
We are also offering
- Up to £12k relocation expenses
- Access to £800 per annum professional development budget
- Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
- Paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
- Potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA
- Ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards
- Inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency
- NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
- Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
Details
Date posted
28 July 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year gross per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
246-MSEC7347834
Job locations
Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer details
Employer name
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address
Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital
Drayton High Road
Norwich
NR6 5BE
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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