Full-time but part-time/job-share applicants welcome

Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post in Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team working in North Devon.

This is a full time Community Consultant post for older people community mental health services in North Devon. This is to provide 1.0 WTE consultant cover for this team alongside 1.0 WTE SAS doctor. The Consultant post has become available after the retirement of the previous postholder.

This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant, an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in adult community mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.

We are an expanding organisation providing a full range of mental health and learning disability services for a population of over a million people, as well as a range of specialist and secure services for the wider region and nationally.

We have a very strong, active and broad medical leadership with three practicing medics on the Trust Board and medical Clinical Directors leading the delivery of our services. We have several national medical leaders working in key roles in NHS England and the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will share clinical leadership with the other senior members of the team and be responsible for the psychiatric assessment and management of patients referred to the service.

Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and other special interests.

You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.

You will be well supported by a dedicated full-time medical staffing department.

Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible e.g., doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.

We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services.

A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee, and local post-graduate meetings.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health & learning disability 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.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

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

Experience

Essential

• Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Qualifications

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• MRC Psych
• Other professional qualification
• (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
• CCT in Old Age

Values

Essential

• A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.
• A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Desirable

• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Management

Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Research

Essential

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Abbotsvale

Abbotsham Road

Bideford

North Devon

EX39 3AG

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C9369-24-0651