Job summary- 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
We are seeking a consultant psychiatrist to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Inpatient unit service on Northgate ward. This is a replacement post.
Working collaboratively with colleagues in the crisis response home treatment teams, the wards, liaison services and community teams for adults to provide a seamless pathway
Main duties of the jobLocal services are currently going through rapid development with the introduction of the 24/7 initial tele-triage mental health response service, via NHS 111 option 2, and expansion of CRHT and Psychiatric Liaison Service (Core 24 initiative). Northgate ward is an integral part of the Crisis Pathway in West Suffolk and provides 18 inpatient beds to the West Suffolk population. At times there are admissions from elsewhere in the Trust. Approximately 121,400 people are registered with a GP in this area. Last year there were 160 admissions from this catchment area. This post is based alongside the rest of the multidisciplinary team on Northgate Ward, Wedgwood House, Bury St Edmunds.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing their experiences and learning from each other.
About usIf you are passionate about improving acute care then come to work with us as we have much to offer including:
- 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
DetailsDate posted: 27 July 2026
Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade: Consultant
Salary: £113,565 to £150,569 a year gross per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 246-MWSU8063130
Job locations: Northgate Ward - Wedgewood House, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Job descriptionIf 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 role
For further details / informal visits contact:
David Nelson, Medical Director david.nelson@nsft.nhs.uk
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- 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
ExperienceEssential- At least 6 months experience in specific specialty
- 3 years or equivalent medical experience
- Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
TeachingEssential- Experience of supervising junior medical staff
- Teaching and presentation skills
Clinical GovernanceEssential- A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
AttributesEssential- Effective team working
- Leadership qualities
- Flexibility
- Driving Licence/able to travel independently
- Research
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.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.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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.Employer detailsEmployer name: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust
Address: Northgate Ward - Wedgewood House, Hardwick Lane, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 2QZ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx