Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Specialist Grade Doctor Forensic (Whitlingham Ward)

The closing date is 30 March 2026

Job summary

    • 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 Specialist Grade Doctor, 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 Specialist Grade 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
  • 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

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year gross per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-MSEC7829478

Job locations

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details.

Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information

Job description

Job responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Maxwell for further details.

Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
  • A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades

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

  • MB BS or equivalent medical qualification.
  • Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment
  • Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Desirable

  • Qualification or higher degree in medical education, clinical research or management.
  • MRCPsych
  • Additional clinical qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Completed a minimum of 12 years' medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification
  • A minimum of six years in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades

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

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE


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

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE


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:

Medical Director

Dr Sarah Maxwell

Sarah.maxwell1@nsft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£100,870 to £111,441 a year gross per annum / pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

246-MSEC7829478

Job locations

Whitlingham Ward, Hellesdon Hospital

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE


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