Closing date: 31 August 2026

Job summary
The exciting new role of Associate Medical Director for West Norfolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity.

• 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 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

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic Consultant to provide community secondary mental health services to adults over the age of 25 years with mental health needs requiring specialist assessment and interventions.

There are two adult Community Mental Health teams in the West Norfolk area; one that serves the Kings Lynn area and one that serves the Downham Market and Swaffham area

Main duties of the job
The post has 7.5 programmed direct clinical activity sessions and 2.5 programmed 'supporting professional activity' sessions.

The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area.

All whole time doctors are expected to work 7.5 Direct Clinical Care (DCC) sessions in one or more of the clinical teams.

Through job planning and agreement 2.5 sessions Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) allow for the possibility of a special interest, teaching and research, management duties, administration and continuing professional development.

These arrangements allow for some flexibility and the opportunity for doctors to change their working patterns and clinical interests as things develop. With regular job plan reviews it is expected that doctors roles will be flexible and the focus of the role change the from time to time, e.g. from predominantly in-patient to say primary care.

About us
There are 10 consultant psychiatrist posts in West Norfolk. These include 3 consultant psychiatrists in the working age adult community mental health service, 2 consultant psychiatrists working in older adults community services, one consultant psychiatrist working in the inpatient service at Samphire Ward, one consultant psychiatrist working in the Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment team and one consultant psychiatrist working at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, in a liaison service; this has recently been reviewed, and with an intention to meet Core 24 standards there will be a further consultant psychiatry post developed. There are 2 consultant psychiatrists working in the Children, Family and Youth People's Service, providing community care for people up to the age of 25 years.

The non-consultant workforce in West Norfolk includes 3 Staff and Specialist doctor posts, and up to 9 trainee doctors. NSFT has developed a number of non-medical prescribers to support the clinical workforce in delivering timely and excellent care.

Job 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 (Essential)

• Entry on the GMC Register with licence to practise
• Section 12(2) Approved under the Mental Health Act (MHA)
• Approved Clinician Status
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Experience (Essential)

• 6 months experience in specific specialty
• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness

Teaching (Essential)

• Experience of supervising junior medical staff
• Teaching and presentation skills

Clinical Governance (Essential)

• A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
• Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice

Attributes (Essential)

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Driving Licence/able to travel independently
• Research

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: Chatterton House, Goodwins Road, Kings Lynn, PE30 5PD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Locality Medical Director Zeyn Green-Thompson zeyn.green-thompson@nsft.nhs.uk