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Consultant Coastal CMHT - GA Psych *Generous Recruitment Package*


Location
Salary
£113,565 - £150,569 gross per annum
Profession
Medical doctor
Grade
Consultant
Deadline
17 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
21 Jul 2026
Medical Protection — the side of locally employed doctors from £83

Job overview

  • 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 join our Coastal Adult CMHT. . The post holder will be expected to provide clinical leadership and psychiatric expertise for the Coastal CMHT, East Suffolk, working collaboratively with colleagues in the community team, the wards, crisis and liaison services for adults to provide a seamless pathway.

Main duties of the job

  • The post is with CMHT based at Walker Close, Ipswich. This is a full time post, created with additional funding to expand an existing part time vacancy.

The post holder is appointed as a senior professional in order to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership.  As such, the post holder is expected at all times to conduct him/herself in such a manner as to be demonstrably helping the Trust to deliver its strategic and business objectives, and to act as an ambassador at the interface with external partners and stakeholders.   At no time must the post holder bring the Trust into disrepute.

Additionally, the post-holder, as is expected from the holder of a senior public position, must at all times comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct.

The post holder must be registered with the GMC. The post holder must also have an entry on the GMC Specialist Register (CCST) in Adult Psychiatry (or within three months of completion of CCST). Applications from those wishing to work flexibly or those wishing to develop academic or special interest sessions are welcomed.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust looks forward to welcoming you. Please contact Clinical Director Dr Sohail Abrar for further details.

Full Job Description attached - Pending Royal College Approval.

Full and part time roles considered.

Person specification

Teaching

Essential

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

Attributes

Essential

  • Effective team working
  • Leadership qualities
  • Flexibility
  • Driving Licence/able to travel independently
  • Research
  • Good communication skills
  • Knowledge of modern treatment options

Experience

Essential

  • 6 months experience in relevant clinical area
  • 3 years or equivalent medical experience
  • Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness
  • Evidence of management of complex mental health needs

Qualifications

Essential

  • 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

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

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