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Consultant Psychiatrist in North Devon Older Peoples CMHT

Posted 1 day 23 hours ago by Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Permanent
Not Specified
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
Devon, Northam, United Kingdom, EX391
Job Description

Location: Bideford, EX39 3AG
Salary: £109725.00 to £145478.00
Date posted: 7th July 2025
Closing date: 27th July 2025

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

Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We wouldlike to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post in OlderPeoples Community Mental Health Team working in North Devon.

This is a full time Community Consultant post for older peoplecommunity mental health services in North Devon. This is to provide 1.0 WTEconsultant cover for this team alongside 1.0 WTE SAS doctor. The Consultantpost 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 adultpsychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply.Experience of working in adult community mental health services is preferablebut support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatricspecialties or roles.

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

We have a very strong, active and broad medicalleadership with three practicing medics on the Trust Board and medical ClinicalDirectors leading the delivery of our services. We have several nationalmedical leaders working in key roles in NHS England and the Royal College ofPsychiatrists.

Main duties of the job

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

Patient safety and Quality Improvement are keyaspects of the role and training will be provided if required. ProgrammedActivities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and otherspecial interests.

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

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

Approved Clinician status at appointment ispreferable 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 recordacross our services.

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

About us

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 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
  • 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.
  • Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
  • Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
Teaching and Supervision
  • Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
  • Evidence of additional teaching skills.
  • Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
  • Experience in Clinical Supervision.
Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Other professional qualification
  • CCT in Old Age
Values
  • 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
  • A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Management
  • Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
  • Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
  • Management training / experience.
  • Experience of involvement in service development.
  • Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
  • Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
  • A track record of implementing service initiatives.
Research
  • Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
  • Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
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.

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