Consultant Forensic Psych (Whitlingham)*Generous Recruitment Package*
Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustNorwich, East of England
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust based in Norwich. 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 ...
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.
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
Essential: - Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise; - Approved Clinician Status; - Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act; - Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
Essential: - 3 years or equivalent medical experience; - 6 months experience in relevant clinical area; - Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illess
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: - Effective team working; - Leadership qualities; - Flexibility; - Driving license/able to travel independently; - Research
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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