Job summary
Are you ready to make a real difference and take your career forward? We invite passionate psychiatrists to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist role at The Cedars, Wonford House, Exeter an exciting opportunity within Devon Partnership Trust. The Cedars consists of two acute inpatient wards for adults of working age, offering 32 beds in a friendly, mixed-gender environment. Join us and help shape the future of mental health care in a vibrant, supportive setting.

Main duties of the job
As a Consultant Psychiatrist, you will oversee care for up to 16 patients, supported by a dedicated medical secretary, medical staffing team, and a strong multidisciplinary workforce. Trust grade, Specialty and resident doctors, alongside senior nursing, psychology and occupational therapy colleagues, contribute to a collaborative and effective clinical environment.

The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act in the capacity of Responsible Clinician. They will also play a vital role in the leadership of the wider urgent and inpatient care pathway and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient centred.

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

You will join an enthusiastic peer group, with 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities each week for professional development, including research, quality improvement and service development, alongside regular peer meetings and postgraduate events.

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.

Person Specification
Research

• Essential: Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Desirable: Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Experience

• Essential: Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
• Essential: Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Essential: Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Desirable: Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
• Desirable: 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.
• Desirable: Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Desirable: Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Aptitudes and Values

• Essential: Excellent communication skills.
• Essential: Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• Essential: A team player able to inspire and support staff at all levels of training and across professional disciplines.
• Essential: A commitment to continuing professional development.
• Essential: A commitment to multidisciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Essential: A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity
• Desirable: Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• Desirable: A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• Desirable: A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Management

• Essential: Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Essential: Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Desirable: Management training / experience.
• Desirable: Experience of involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• Essential: Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Essential: To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Essential: Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Essential: Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Desirable: MRCPsych
• Desirable: Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
• Desirable: CCT in General Psychiatry

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).

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer.