Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustIpswich, East Suffolk, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust based in Ipswich, East Suffolk. The advertised salary is £113,565 to £150,569. Applications close on 16 November 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
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 may ...
The post is with CMHT based at Walker Close, Ipswich. This is a full time post, created with additional funding to expand an existing part time vacancy.
The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders. At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.
Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.
The post holder must be registered with the GMC. The post holder must also have an entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry (or within three months of completion of CCST). Applications from those wishing to work flexibly or those wishing to develop academic or special interest sessions are welcomed.
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Clinical Director Dr Sohail Abrar for further details.
Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.
Full and part time roles considered.
Suffolk, a beautiful county situated in the East with excellent schools, well known beaches, forests and inland waterway natural beauty and all just a short hop to Amsterdam from Norwich Airport. A short drive from the University city of Cambridge and 90-minute train ride to London.
- 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
Essential: - Effective team working; - Leadership qualities; - Flexibility; - Driving Licence/able to travel independently; - Research; - Good communication skills; - Knowledge of modern treatment options
Essential: - A clear understanding of Clinical Governance; - Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Essential: - Experience of supervising junior medical staff; - Teaching and presentation skills
Essential: - Entry on the GMC register; - Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA); - Approved Clinician Status; - Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Essential: - 6 months experience in relevant clinical area; - 3 years or equivalent medical experience; - Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness; - Evidence of management of complex mental health needs
How this role compares
We hold 893 NHS vacancies in East of England that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £39,959. This role pays more than about 91% of them.
There are 13,012 NHS roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 1,295 of them in East of England.
You have 26 days left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is about the usual amount of time.
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust has 67 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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