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Job requirements
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Essential
14 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Driving licence or the ability to travel independently
- Teaching
Competence in supervising junior medical staff.
- Teaching
Teaching and presentation skills
- Attributes
Good communication skills
- Attributes
Knowledge of modern treatment options.
- Attributes
The ability to make decisions, take responsibility and work independently.
- Attributes
Flexibility
- Experience
Three years or equivalent medical experience which should include 6 months experience in the relevant clinical area.
- Experience
The diagnosis and treatment of complex mental illness
- Experience
The management of complex mental health need
- Qualifications
Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice
- Qualifications
Registered Medical Practitioner
- Clinical Governance
A clear understanding of Clinical Governance
- Clinical Governance
Demonstrate a commitment to open review of practice
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Research
Published research.
- Research
Ongoing projects
- Teaching
Competence in teaching doctors and other clinical disciplines.
- Attributes
Competence in delivering treatment using models of care relevant to the post
- Experience
Competence in implementing service change to enhance the quality of patient care.
- Experience
Competence in leadership and management.
- Qualifications
MRCPsych or equivalent.
- Qualifications
Section 12(2) approval – At or following appointment
- Clinical Governance
Experience of clinical audit.
Job overview
- All new starters may be eligible for up to £12,000 relocation package
- ‘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 keen to appoint a Specialty Doctor to join our team at 80, St Stephens Road, Norwich, NR1 3RE (Dragonfly Unit). This post is located in the Central Locality, offering services to younger adults between the ages of 18 and 25 years, living in the southern part of the locality. The post is based in the city of Norwich, alongside colleagues covering the northern part of the locality at the main base of the Youth team in the locality.
Main duties of the job
To work with the multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, Nurses, Therapists and Allied Health Professionals in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of referred patients; take part in team meetings, supervision and the development of the team.
Working within the South Central Norfolk Youth team, the post holder will undertake, exceptionally, to perform additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances and to be available for such irregular commitments outside normal duties as are essential for continuity of patient care which will on occasion involve seeing people at home and allowing time for ‘hard to engage’ children and families.
The post has 5 PA’s made up of 4.0 Direct Clinical Care PA’s and 1.0 SPAs.
The job plans and working patterns of doctors reflect the functional requirements of the Locality and the National Service Framework for Mental Health and are not determined by catchment area.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information surrounding the job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description.
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.
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This advert is for Specialty Doctor - Youth Psychiatrist with Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Norwich, England. It is listed as a Senior Medical doctor Psychiatry role. The advertised salary is £63,696 - £102,689 Gross per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Sep 2026.
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