Consultant Psychiatrist CMHT GA Comm*Generous Recruitment Package*

Overview

We are delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health Team in our Central Norfolk Care Group.You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement.As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12.The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do.

Responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care to adults with a mental health need in their own environments and the community team base.Interventions offered include:Assessment, diagnosis and treatment for adults over the age of 25 presenting with a mental health needProviding access to and delivery of a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions on an individual, family and/or group basis, which focus on the recovery needs of the patientMonitoring of mental health and delivering agreed treatment plansIdentifying lead professional/ Care Co-ordinator allocatedRegular clinical care planning and outcome reviews including the mental health cluster reviewsProviding relapse prevention planning, including crisis and recovery plansA Flexible Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model is embedded within the CMHTAbout us

You will join a team of 3 full-time Consultant Psychiatrists covering the Adult Community service. Each Consultant Psychiatrist is allocated a geographical sector and you will cover an agreed number of GP practices within Primary Care Networks in Dereham, Breckland and Mid Norfolk.The Adult Community Service receives on average 80 to 100 referrals a month. It is expected that you will provide direct contacts for around 20 patients on average per month, in addition to providing advice to team members as needed for management of cases. Caseloads of practitioners are not expected to exceed 30 people.Details

Date posted: 08 September 2025Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staffGrade: ConsultantSalary: £109,725 to £145,478 a year gross per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-time, Part-timeReference number: 246-MCNN4284983-SJob locations: Gateway House, Wymondham, NR18 0WFJob responsibilities

The Community Mental Health Team is made up of multi-professional colleagues, including Nurses, Psychologists, Clinical Support workers, and associate practitioners. The Community Mental Health team also hosts graduate trainees, medical trainees and students, and nursing students. For further information, please see the attached job description.Person Specification

Qualifications

EssentialEntry on the GMC registerSection 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)Approved Clinician StatusSpecialist Register or within 6 months of CCSTExperience

Essential6 months experience in specific specialty3 years or equivalent medical experienceEvidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illnessTeaching

EssentialExperience of supervising junior medical staffTeaching and presentation skillsClinical Governance

EssentialA clear understanding of Clinical GovernanceDemonstrate a commitment to open review of practiceAttributes

EssentialEffective team workingLeadership qualitiesFlexibilityDriving Licence/able to travel independentlyResearchOther information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications.UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.Employer details

Employer: Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS TrustAddress: Gateway House, Wymondham, NR18 0WFEmployer''s website: ..... full job details .....