# Consultant Psych MHLT (Ipswich Hospital)*Generous Recruitment Package* > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psych-mhlt-ipswich-hospitalgenerous-recruitment-package/a6ed0179-e1e6-4b9d-bdf4-1f2d6da6e4ad - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/consultant-psych-mhlt-ipswich-hospitalgenerous-recruitment-package/a6ed0179-e1e6-4b9d-bdf4-1f2d6da6e4ad.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Medical doctor - **Speciality:** Psychiatry - **Grade:** Consultant - **Salary:** £113,565 - £150,569 gross per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 10 sessions per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-16T12:52:05.027Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Ipswich/Norfolk_Suffolk_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Psychiatry/Psychiatry-v8087541 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8087541?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nsft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview **The exciting role of Associate Medical Director for East Suffolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity** - 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 delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Liaison Team at Ipswich Hospital. You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement. As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12. The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do. ### Main duties of the job The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to provide medical leadership, Team advice and guidance and medical consultation to our service users.  Both full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply. As part of STP investment, a 24/7 telephone access to a trained mental health crisis response team and Core 24 service was established which will offer access to people of all ages to enquire about support for themselves or for family and friends if they are in crisis. Some of these crisis presents themselves at A&E which is managed by Mental Health Liaison Team. The team is an all-age team, with additional Consultant medical input for under 18 pathways.  The post holder will be providing support to adult patients and 18 plus pathway. The post holder is appointed as a senior professional to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership.  As such, the post holder is always expected 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 always comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Dr Sohail Abrar - \[email protected\] ## Job Details **The exciting role of Associate Medical Director for East Suffolk Locality would also be considered for the right candidate, if the candidate was interested in a leadership development opportunity** 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 delighted to offer the opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Liaison Team at Ipswich Hospital. You will play a key role in the multi-disciplinary team, as a clinical leader, in the care of people with complex needs, through your expertise and innovative approach, in a team committed to continuous improvement. As Consultant Psychiatrist you will also support aftercare for people receiving support under the Mental Health Act, as Responsible Clinician under Section 12. The people we serve, and their families and carers are at the centre of all aspects of all we do. ## Job Description The post holder provides medical input to an existing Mental Health Liaison team to provide medical leadership, Team advice and guidance and medical consultation to our service users. Both full time and part time applicants are encouraged to apply. As part of STP investment, a 24/7 telephone access to a trained mental health crisis response team and Core 24 service was established which will offer access to people of all ages to enquire about support for themselves or for family and friends if they are in crisis. Some of these crisis presents themselves at A&E which is managed by Mental Health Liaison Team. The team is an all-age team, with additional Consultant medical input for under 18 pathways. The post holder will be providing support to adult patients and 18 plus pathway. The post holder is appointed as a senior professional to provide advanced professional expertise and clinical leadership. As such, the post holder is always expected 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 always comply fully with the Nolan Principles and the Standards of Business Conduct. ## Responsibilities For further information please see attached full Job Description and Person Specification. Dr Sohail Abrar - \[email protected\] ## 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 ### Experience **Essential** - 6 months experience in specific specialty - 3 years or equivalent medical experience - Evidence of knowledge of diagnosis, treatment + management of complex mental illness ### Qualifications **Essential** - Entry on the GMC register with Licence to practise - 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 ## Documents - [reasonable adjustments - nsft (pdf, 197.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2863) - [values based recruitment – candidates guide (pdf, 360.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1028) - [jd consultant mhlt ipswich hospital (pending rc approval) (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10380473) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.