This is an exciting opportunity for a senior SAS psychiatrist based at the Ashcombe (admission) ward of Dewnans medium secure unit, Langdon Hospital. We are looking for a psychiatrist with excellent personal values and commitment to patient care. You will be part of a well-resourced and dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Ashcombe ward, helping patients progress in their care pathway towards rehabilitation ward, low secure wards or in some cases directly to the community.The post holder will work directly with experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrists who will act in the RC role however the post holder will be expected to function in a senior role and will be expected to be leading the clinical team to a day to day basis with support and supervision from a ward passed Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist (who currently happens to be the Clinical Director for the Forensic Directorate).

You will be supported in developing excellent relational security skills and risk assessment and management of patients, majority of whom have come in contact with the criminal justice system due to their mental health difficulties. Opportunities will be there to get trained in structured professional judgement tools like HCR-20 and DUNDRUM. Close supervision and help will be available at all times. You will be supported to engage in CPD, audit and QI projects. You will also be supported to engage in projects that are in alignment with the directorates vision and needs.

Main duties of the job

Ashcombe ward provides admission assessment and treatment for 15 male psychiatric patients, majority of whom have come into contact with the criminal justice system or has a history of violent behaviour that requires care and treatment in medium secure conditions.

The post-holder will be part a Clinical Team providing senior psychiatric input for the ward however will receive close support and supervision from an experienced Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist attached to the ward.

The post holder will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary. Main duties will include leading (with support from the consultant) and co-coordinating the care of 15 male patients, attending/chairing daily zoning meetings, weekly care review meetings, weekly risk review meetings, directorate operational management meetings, attending HCR-20 meetings. Post holder will be expected to prepare reports and provide oral evidence to Mental health tribunals and Hospital managers hearings. Post holder will also be expected to liaise and provide reports to the Ministry of Justice and other relevant agencies like court, probation and MAPPA. Opportunities are available to get involved in undergraduate and post graduate teaching, research, quality improvement activities.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile making time for people challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

Desirable

• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 7-8 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf

Desirable

• Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry.
• Experience of Forensic Psychiatry.

Clinical Skills

Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
• Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
• Ability to manage crises and act independently.
• Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
• Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.

Desirable

• Up to date CPR training.
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.

Clinical Governance / Practical Arrangements

Essential

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
• Meets professional health requirements.

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit/QI and involvement of users and carers in service provision.
• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

Personal Skills / Motivation

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
• Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.
• Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims.
• Ability to organise own learning/CPD.

Desirable

• Ability to critically examine practice.

Clinical Knowledge

Essential

• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, to be acquired by Oversea Doctors in 1st 6 months
• Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
• Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
• Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder.

Desirable

• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements, part 3 of the MHA 1983, MAPPA, Ministry of Justice.

Research / Continuing Professional Development

Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
• Commitment to process of CP.

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Langdon Hospital

Exeter Road

Dawlish

Devon

EX70NR

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