Consultant Paediatrician U18s ED*Generous Recruitment Package*

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Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust Consultant Paediatrician U18s ED*Generous Recruitment Package*

The closing date is 28 September 2026

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Job summary

• All new starters may be eligible to receive up to £12,000 relocation package
• 'Holiday of a lifetime scheme': Consultants and SAS 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 inviting applications from an enthusiastic Consultant Paediatrician to work with our under 18s Eating Disorders Team. Are you someone who enjoys working with young people and families, is a team player, can bring experience of working with young people with a range of health conditions , and is willing to be flexible according to patient need? Do you love to learn and want to make a contribution to developing excellent standards of care? If so, we are keen to meet you!

Main duties of the job

This post is to provide consultant paediatric input primarily for the EDITT service but will also offer support to all the community teams as required. The post has come about due to retirement.

The Norfolk and Waveney child and adolescent eating disorders service covers Norfolk and Waveney. This has a population of about 1.1 million and includes areas of particular social deprivation with considerable psychosocial related difficulties. The service complements the existing CAMHS services who manage other psychiatric conditions in children and young people.

NSFT provide eating disorders services to those under 18 across Norfolk and Waveney including a service for young people with an ARFID diagnosis. An alternative provider (Cambridge and Peterborough Foundation Trust) runs the over 18 services.

EDITT provides intensive support to young people with an eating disorder for the eastern region with the primary aims of preventing admission or reducing length of stay. This service is provided and overseen by the Provider Collaborative (CYP) for the Eastern region and was the first to be set up in the region in 2022.

About us

Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are also offering:

• Up to £12k relocation expenses
• Dedicated SPA time of up to 25% of working hours
• £2000 annual paid study leave (on application and approval) in addition to CPD
• NHS benefits package including contributory pension, redundancy. Including paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave.
• Appraisals and revalidation completed by the Trust
• Friendly Colleagues
• Encouragement and support for areas of special interest
• Subsidised gyms and free physio service
• We have a strong education reputation and close ties with both The University of Cambridge and The University of East Anglia
• Well established county wide teaching program
• Access and encouragement to partake in research and a well-established research network within the Trust
• Support for Quality Improvement, Audit and Service development
• Forward thinking, clinically lead and innovative trust
• Flexibility can be considered for a degree of remote working

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-MSCFYP8196523

Job locations

The Lighthouse Centre

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the vacancy available, please see attached the full Job Description and Person Specification.

Come visit us, meet the team and see why our trainees come and stay and how we invest in our people.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
• Registered Medical Practitioner
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• Registerable medical qualification
• CCST in Paediatrics
• Experience of working in mental health
• Evidence of annual appraisal & revalidation

Desirable

• SPIN or GRID in C&A mental health
• Experience in Eating Disorders

Experience

Essential

• 3 years as a doctor post registration
• Clinical and Information Governance
• Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
• Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
• Computer Literacy

Desirable

• Experience caring for children with eating disorders
• Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Research
• Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
• Must be willing to travel between Trust sites

Teaching

Essential

• Teaching and Presentation Skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
• Excellent communication skills
• Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with other professionals
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of common mental health issues
• Teaching experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full registration with the GMC with licence to practice. Name on Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT date, and is expected to achieve a CCT
• Registered Medical Practitioner
• Entry on the Specialist Register in Paediatrics or be within six months of attaining a Certificate of Completion of Training at the time of interview.
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• MBBS or equivalent
• Registerable medical qualification
• CCST in Paediatrics
• Experience of working in mental health
• Evidence of annual appraisal & revalidation

Desirable

• SPIN or GRID in C&A mental health
• Experience in Eating Disorders

Experience

Essential

• 3 years as a doctor post registration
• Clinical and Information Governance
• Wide experience in all aspects of general paediatrics, culminating in award of CCT or equivalent
• Evidenced Level 3 safeguarding training
• Experience in day to day organisation of general paediatric services
• Computer Literacy

Desirable

• Experience caring for children with eating disorders
• Medical assessment and management of patients with an eating disorder

Clinical Governance

Essential

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

Attributes

Essential

• Effective team working
• Leadership qualities
• Flexibility
• Research
• Driving Licence/Able to travel independently
• Must be willing to travel between Trust sites

Teaching

Essential

• Teaching and Presentation Skills

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Medical assessment and medical management of people with an eating disorder
• Excellent communication skills
• Team working and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ability to maintain trust and confidence of patients
• Willingness to share knowledge and collaborate with other professionals
• Willingness to learn new skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of common mental health issues
• Teaching experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Lighthouse Centre

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation NHS Trust

Address

The Lighthouse Centre

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nsft.nhs.uk/Pages/Home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Locality Medical Director

Dr David Nelson

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

14 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year gross per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

246-MSCFYP8196523

Job locations

The Lighthouse Centre

Drayton High Road

Norwich

NR6 5BE

United Kingdom

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