Consultant Psych Acute (Sandpiper) *Generous Recruitment Package*

Sandpiper Ward, a 16-bed male acute unit within Acute Services in Central Norfolk, is seeking a consultant psychiatrist to lead it. The post becomes vacant in November 2026, when the current acting-up consultant moves on, and centres on assessment, risk assessment, treatment and brief interventions. Patients, men aged 18 to 70 with severe mental disorders, are admitted voluntarily or under the Mental Health Act. The unit works closely with the home treatment, community and social care teams. Applicants need GMC registration and Section 12(2) approval.

What the job involves

• Assess and triage admitted patients, including risk assessment
• Review treatments, starting new ones or modifying existing ones
• Deliver brief interventions such as short-term support, structured activities and brief psychological therapies
• Lead the ward as its dedicated consultant psychiatrist
• Provide evidence-based care with intensive medical and nursing input
• Work with occupational therapy, psychology, physical health nursing and peer-support workers
• Work with the home treatment team, community mental health teams, housing, social services and police to maintain patient throughput

Qualifications

• Specialist Register entry, or within 6 months of CCST

Registration & licences

• Entry on the GMC Register
• Approved clinician status
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act

Experience

• 3 years or equivalent medical experience
• 6 months' experience in the relevant clinical area
• Knowledge of the diagnosis, treatment and management of complex mental illness
• Experience of supervising junior medical staff

Skills & knowledge

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Research
• Clear understanding of clinical governance
• Commitment to open review of practice

Checks & eligibility

• Driving licence, or ability to travel independently

What’s offered

• £15,000 new starter recruitment bonus over three years
• Relocation package of up to £12,000
• £2,000 a year CPD budget, accumulating for up to three years
• Annual leave can be accrued over up to five years
• Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
• Paid study leave on application and approval
• NHS benefits package including contributory pension
• Subsidised gym and free physio service

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