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Job Details
Company: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Location: Youth Service
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annum
Schedule: Full-time, Part-time
Employment Type: Fixed term
Language: English
Education: Experience
Experience: Qualifications
Essential Qualification: 3 years or equivalent medical experience
Desirable Qualification: Not provided
Essential Experience: Entry on the GMC Register
Application Deadline: 17 November 2025
Employer Website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Reference Number: 246-MCFYP7164429-B
Job Summary
The Trust is looking to recruit a full time Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our North Youth team. This fixed term post has come about to cover maternity leave, and joins a lively multidisciplinary team at 80 St Stephens Norwich. The post holder will be expected to work in several different settings within the Locality, including other Trust facilities, primary care, local acute Hospital NHS Trust facilities, and patients’ residences.
Professional Development
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. This demonstrates the Trust’s commitment to professional growth and continuous learning for medical professionals.
Main Duties
This role will provide Consultant level support to the Youth team in terms of being part of the MDT discussions and interventions offered to those accessing the services. The role also entails a high level of clinical leadership in terms of both supporting service developments as well as maintaining good clinical governance and assurance that the service is safe and effective.
About Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Norfolk’s CFYP services are very involved in working with the wider system to develop Youth services in Norfolk as part of the local transformation plan. We are working with commissioners to make things as seamless as possible for young people and their families. The trust is forward thinking, clinically led and innovative, providing excellent opportunities for professional development.
Benefits Package
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours, paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD, and the potential of extra PA for DCC with requisite pay per PA. You’ll also have the ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards and inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota for the higher level with 3%, 5% or 8% requisite pay depending on frequency.
NHS Benefits
As an NHS employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy benefits, paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave. The Trust also completes appraisals and revalidation for you, ensuring your professional status is maintained throughout your employment.
Working Environment
We pride ourselves on having friendly colleagues and a supportive workplace culture. The Trust encourages and supports areas of special interest, offering subsidised gyms and free physio service. We maintain a strong education reputation with close ties to both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia.
Education and Research
We have a well-established county-wide teaching program and provide access and encouragement to partake in research through our well-established research network within the Trust. The Trust offers support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development opportunities.
Flexible Working
Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working, allowing for a better work-life balance. This is particularly valuable for international professionals who may need to adjust to their new living circumstances in the UK.
Person Specification: Qualifications
Essential qualifications include entry on the GMC Register, Approved Clinician Status, Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act, and being on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST. These qualifications ensure that candidates meet the professional standards required for this senior medical position.
Person Specification: Experience
Essential experience requirements include 3 years or equivalent medical experience, 6 months experience in relevant clinical area, and evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment and management of complex mental illness. These requirements ensure candidates have the necessary practical experience to excel in this role.
Person Specification: Attributes
Essential attributes include effective team working, leadership qualities, flexibility, driving license or ability to travel independently, and research capabilities. These attributes are crucial for success in this demanding clinical leadership position within our multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification: Clinical Governance
A clear understanding of Clinical Governance and a commitment to open review of practice are essential. This demonstrates the candidate’s understanding of the importance of maintaining high standards of care and continuously improving clinical practices.
Person Specification: Teaching
Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching and presentation skills are essential. This reflects the importance of knowledge transfer and professional development within the medical team.
Disclosure and Barring Service
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. This is a standard requirement for all NHS clinical positions.
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. 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. This ensures that all medical practising in the UK meet the required professional standards.
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact Dr Daniel Dalton (Medical Director) via email at [email protected]. Please note that phone contact information was not provided.
How to Apply
Apply via NHS Jobs website. International applicants should verify their visa eligibility with the employer before applying. Ensure you have all required documentation including proof of GMC registration, qualifications, and evidence of relevant clinical experience. For international applicants, you may also need to provide criminal record certificates from countries where you have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Privacy Notice
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