Consultant Psychiatrist CN Youth*Generous Recruitment Package* with certificate of sponsorship to the UK

Visa Note

While this employer offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates, applicants must verify their specific visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. The certificate of sponsorship is subject to UK immigration regulations and individual circumstances.

Job Overview

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Central Norfolk Child and Family Psychiatry (CFYP) Team based in Norwich. This is a fantastic opportunity for qualified professionals looking to work in the UK healthcare system with the added benefit of a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates.

Job Details

Company: Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Location: Norfolk Central CFYP (Youth Minor), 80 St Stephens, Norwich, NR1 3RE

Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year (gross per annum)

Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time

Employment Type: Permanent

Language: English

Reference Number: 246-MCFYP6994683-D

Application Deadline: 09 February 2026

About the Role

The Trust is looking to recruit a full-time Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our South Youth minor team. This position has become available due to vacancy and offers the chance to work with a lively multidisciplinary team at 80 St Stephens, Norwich. The post holder will be expected to work in various settings within the Locality, including other Trust facilities, primary care, local acute Hospital NHS Trust facilities, and patients’ residences.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will serve as the Responsible Clinician for patients in their care and will work within the Youth team. The post holder will undertake additional duties in emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, being available for irregular commitments outside normal duties that are essential for continuity of patient care. This will occasionally involve home visits and additional time for ‘hard to engage’ children and families.

Person Specification – Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Entry on the GMC Register
• Approved Clinician Status
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act
• Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCST

Desirable Qualifications: Not provided

Person Specification – Experience

Essential Experience:

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

Additional Requirements: Entry on the GMC Register

Person Specification – Attributes

Essential Attributes:

• Effective team working skills
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility in working practices
• Driving license/ability to travel independently
• Research experience

Clinical Governance and Teaching

Applicants must demonstrate a clear understanding of Clinical Governance and a commitment to open review of practice. Experience of supervising junior medical staff and teaching presentation skills are also essential requirements for this role.

Professional Development Benefits

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 to assist with moving to the UK. CPD is paid at the higher level of £2,000 per annum with the facility accumulating annual funding for up to three years to accommodate accessing higher cost development opportunities.

Additional Benefits

We offer a unique ‘Holiday of a lifetime scheme’ where Consultants and Specialty Doctors can bank/accrue annual leave over a period of up to 5 years to facilitate an extended period of leave or an extended paid break. Additional benefits include paid study leave (on application and approval), potential extra PA for DCC, ability to apply for Clinical Excellence Awards, and inclusion on the Consultant on-call rota with corresponding pay increases.

NHS Benefits Package

As an NHS employee, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy benefits, paid annual leave, sick leave, and maternity leave. The Trust also provides appraisals and revalidation services completed by the Trust, ensuring professional development is supported throughout your career.

Work Environment

Norfolk’s CFYP services are actively involved in working with the wider system to develop CAMHS services in Norfolk as part of the local transformation plan. We work with commissioners to make services as seamless as possible for young people and their families. The environment is friendly and supportive, with encouragement and support for areas of special interest.

Research and Education Opportunities

We have a strong education reputation with close ties to both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia. Our well-established county-wide teaching program provides excellent opportunities for professional development. We also have access and encouragement to partake in research through a well-established research network within the Trust.

Work-Life Balance

We offer flexibility with the potential for a degree of remote working. The Trust provides subsidised gym access and free physio service to support employee wellbeing. Our forward-thinking, clinically-led, and innovative approach to healthcare creates an environment where professionals can thrive while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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 Information

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. 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.

Professional Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. The Trust will support international candidates with the registration process as part of the sponsorship arrangement.

How to Apply

Apply Instructions: Apply via NHS Jobs website.

Application Checklist for International Applicants:

• Verify your eligibility for UK work visa with the employer before applying
• Prepare GMC registration documentation if not already registered
• Gather evidence of required qualifications and experience
• Obtain criminal record certificates from all countries where you have lived for 12+ months in the past 10 years
• Prepare a comprehensive CV and cover letter addressing the person specification
• Contact Daniel Dalton (Medical Director) with any questions about the role or sponsorship process

Contact Information

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Director: Daniel Dalton

Email: daniel.dalton@nsft.nhs.uk

Phone: 01603421669

Employer Information

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust is a Disability Confident Employer committed to equality and diversity. Our employer website is https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx where you can find more information about our organisation, services, and working environment.

Privacy Notice

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Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Further Information

The current Central Consultant Psychiatrist establishment consists of 1.5 whole time equivalent Child & Adolescent and 2 whole time equivalent General Adult Consultants who cover the community 0-25 services across Central Norfolk for the North and South Youth teams and the Children and Families team based at Mary Chapman House. In addition, there is a whole-time equivalent Consultant and 1.5 wte speciality doctors for the CAMHS Eating Disorder service covering the same area.