Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Consultant Psychiatrist in CAMHS *with generous recruitment package*

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Job summary

  • New Starter package of £15,000 spread over 3 years as a retention bonus
  • supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
  • roles also attract a loyalty Scheme Bonus of £2,500 over the subsequent 5 years of service
  • CPD of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulate annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities
  • '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

"NSFT CFYP service basically tore up the rule book and asked young people what they wanted. The result is a very interesting service which is truly patient-centred." Wendy Burn, RCPsych President

We are pleased to invite prospective applicants to apply for a position to work in our CAMHS Ipswich team working within our pioneering Children, Families and Young People's (CFYP) Services.

Less than 2 hours from London (yet a world away in terms of house prices and cost of living) and serviced by excellent transport links, Norwich is one of few UK cities that still retain a strong local identity and with that a strong sense of community - people walk down the street and say hello to each other, baristas remember our coffee order, you get to know about interesting local projects.

Main duties of the job

The East Suffolk CAMHS service is seeking two enthusiastic and committed Consultant Psychiatrists to join a fully staffed (with 3 full time consultant psychiatrists) supportive multidisciplinary team. You will be joining SCAMHS team serving 0-18 yrs population group in East Suffolk. You will be based at the Walker Close, Ipswich. There is an opportunity for 1.6WTE vacancy post in SCAMHS along with specialist sessions within LD CAMHS (0.2 WTE vacancy) and the Suffolk-wide Connect service for Looked After Children (0.2 WTE vacancy), depending on interest and negotiation.

You will be working as part of a fully staffed multidisciplinary team, alongside two full-time Consultants and one Associate Specialist, contributing to the ongoing development of CAMHS and supporting expansion of newly developing under 18 crisis team.

You will be providing assessment and formulation for new referrals and maintaining a caseload of young people aged 0-18 with complex mental health presentations, including oversight of medication and treatment plans.

You will also be participating in weekly team meetings, clinical reviews, and multidisciplinary discussions, and offering clinical supervision and support to non-medical colleagues.

Delivering clinical care across a range of Trust settings, which may include other Trust sites, primary care locations, local acute hospitals, Children's Centres, and home visits where appropriate.

Working in accordance with NICE and QNCC standards, supporting ongoing service development and contributing to quality improvements across Suffolk CAMHS. The service follows the i-THRIVE Framework, a needs-led, person-centred approach that promotes shared decision-making and improves access to the right support at the right time.

Engaging young people in accessible, youth-friendly ways, with an emphasis on promoting healthy developmental trajectories and supporting transitions from childhood to adulthood.

About us

We can offer a unique opportunity to balance your life with your work and have a voice which is truly heard.We will inspire you and support you to achieve your very full potential.

We are also offering:

  • Up to £12k relocation expenses
  • Access to £2000 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
  • 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

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-MSCFYP7707530-A

Job locations

Children’s Treatment Centre - Walker Close

Ipswich

IP3 8LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Nita Agarwal (Associate Medical Director) nita.agarwal@nsft.nhs.uk

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Dr Nita Agarwal (Associate Medical Director) nita.agarwal@nsft.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC Register
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

  • 3 years or equivelent medical experience
  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Attributes

Essential

  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving license/able to travel independently
  • Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Entry on the GMC Register
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience

Essential

  • 3 years or equivelent medical experience
  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Attributes

Essential

  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving license/able to travel independently
  • Research

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Teaching

Essential

  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Children’s Treatment Centre - Walker Close

Ipswich

IP3 8LY


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

Children’s Treatment Centre - Walker Close

Ipswich

IP3 8LY


Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Associate Medical Director

Nita Agarwal

nita.agarwal@nsft.nhs.uk

01473237070

Details

Date posted

23 February 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-MSCFYP7707530-A

Job locations

Children’s Treatment Centre - Walker Close

Ipswich

IP3 8LY


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