General Practitioner Adult Eating Disorders
Job Description
Job summary
- This role will be supported by a £12,000 relocation allowance
- 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SASG 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 Currently Recruiting to our Eating Disorders Service . We are looking for a part-time GP with an interest in eating disorders to join the East and West Suffolk Adult Eating Disorder service
Main duties of the job
The community of Suffolk, health, social care, our VCS colleagues, along with the ICB have formed a mental health collaborative with the goal of providing a whole system approach for the needs of the population of Suffolk. We are proud of NSFT's contribution to these ongoing developments and the recognition of the CQC of the progress NSFT have made.
Utilising the guidance of national frameworks with a large measure of forward and creative thinking , NSFT is in the midst of transforming its services.
As part of this development the Eating Disorder service has received investment to respond not only to growing demand but to changing needs of the service users. We are developing a flexible and creative clinical model whilst building relationships essential to a philosophy of sharing understanding and care with our collaborative partners. Key to these developments are skilled clinicians with the attributes of compassion, creativity and commitment.
About us
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.
Why work with us?
- Relocation allowance / removal benefit
- Protected time of 2.5 SPA per week (pro rata)
- 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
- Study leave budget of £600 annually.
- Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
- Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working
Job responsibilities
Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Medical Director Dr Sarah Cornick for further details.
Please find attached the job description and person specification for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified GP with GMC registration
- Evidence of annual appraisal & revalidation
Desirable
- Higher qualification in mental health
- Experience in Eating Disorders
Knowledge
Essential
- Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
- Excellent communication skills
- Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients
- Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with other professionals
- Willingness to learn new skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of common mental health issues
- Teaching experience
Experience
Essential
- Successfully Completed General Practice Specialist Training
- Clinical and Information Governance
- Organised and efficient in record keeping and completion of paperwork
- Computer literacy
Desirable
- Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder
Other
Essential
- Must hold a current driving licence and have independent means of transport
- Must be willing to travel between Trust sites
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
Walker Close
Ipswich
IP3 8LY
Employer's website
https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
