Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people’s and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all talented individuals with the relevant qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB

The post holder will undertake clinical management of patients seen within Samphire Ward, at the level as is appropriate for a Specialty Doctor. This would include diagnostic assessment where required, development of management plans and treatment regimes.
They will also provide medical expertise within the multidisciplinary team, including Junior Doctors, medical students, CPNs, Psychologists and Social Workers in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision, and the development of the team.
The post holder will provide support and advice to their non-medical colleagues working in the inpatient team (and outside of the unit), when appropriate.
The duties also include liaison with professional colleagues in primary care, secondary care and other psychiatric teams.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION AND MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification.
Medical Director - Dr Zeyn Green-Thompson zeyn.greenthompson@nsft.nhs.uk