Consultant Old Age Psych(Woodlands)*Generous Recruitment Package

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  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • £105,504-139,882 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • 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 full time Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Older Peoples Mental Health Service Crisis Home Treatment Team In East SuffolkMain duties of the jobWe are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to join our older people's consultant group to provide clinical leadership and Old Age Psychiatry expertise to our CRHTT based at Woodlands Unit, Ipswich Hospital.This is a 10PA WTE post with 7.5PA Direct Clinical Care and 2.5PA Supporting Professional Activities. This is an exciting opportunity for someone wishing to work with older people to prevent hospital admissions and to facilitate more timely and appropriate discharges from the ward.About usIf you are passionate about improving acute care and working with colleagues across Crisis and Community Pathways, then come to work with us as we have much to offer including: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
DetailsDate posted12 August 2025Pay schemeHospital medical and dental staffGradeConsultantSalary£105,504 to £139,882 a year gross per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number246-MESU6808614-HJob locationsWoodlands Unit, Ipswich HospitalHeath RoadIpswichIP4 5PDJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.Please see attached full Job Description for this roleFor further details / informal visits contact:Dr Sohail Abrar, Medical Director Sohail.Abrar@nsft.nhs.ukDr Elizabeth Herbert - Associate Clinical Director - elizabeth.herbert@nsft.nhs.ukJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesIf you are interested please contact us and we are happy to arrange a discussion or visit to meet with you and share with you what we have to offer.Please see attached full Job Description for this roleFor further details / informal visits contact:Dr Sohail Abrar, Medical Director Sohail.Abrar@nsft.nhs.ukDr Elizabeth Herbert - Associate Clinical Director - elizabeth.herbert@nsft.nhs.ukPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Entry on the GMC Register
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
ExperienceEssential
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
AttributesEssential
  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving Licence/able to travel independently
  • Research
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
TeachingEssential
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Entry on the GMC Register
  • Approved Clinician Status
  • Section 12(2) Approval under the Mental Health Act
  • Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST
ExperienceEssential
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
AttributesEssential
  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving Licence/able to travel independently
  • Research
Clinical GovernanceEssential
  • A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
  • Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
TeachingEssential
  • Experience of supervising junior medical staff
  • Teaching and presentation skills

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