Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Intensive Care

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at the Junipers, a Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit within the NHS. We are seeking an enthusiastic Consultant Psychiatrist or Nurse to lead clinical services and contribute to innovative mental health care in Devon. Enjoy a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional growth amidst the beautiful surroundings of Exeter.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Inpatient Mental Health Team is essential.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in community settings is required.
• Teaching undergraduates and postgraduates is essential.

Responsibilities

• Leadership in clinical role within inpatient mental health services.
• Collaborative care across agencies and teams.
• Contribution to clinical governance and service development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

Collaborative working

Team player

Commitment to professional development

Inclusiveness and diversity

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Job summary

Join a Dynamic Team at our Junipers (the PICU)!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a recently QNPICU accredited Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit. The Junipers was opened in 2019 following an extensive design collaboration by experts by experience, clinicians and architects and the building of a light and spacious purpose-built unit. The unit has a well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) who pride themselves on delivering high quality multidisciplinary interventions when people are at their most unwell.

The Junipers is on a campus site in the city of Exeter in the heart of Devon, you will enjoy close access to beautiful beaches, the moors, and country living under 3 hours by rail from London.

Our Team:

The successful candidate will join

B7 Clinical Team Lead

B7 Practice lead

B6 Charge Nurses

B5 Registered Mental Nurses (RMN)

Occupational Therapy Team

Clinical Psychologist

Activities Coordinator

What Were Looking For:We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist or Consultant Nurse with Approved Clinician status who is eager to take a leading clinical role in our inpatient mental health services. You will be part of a developing cross-agency, cross-team response to the evolving mental health needs of our community.

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace a rewarding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The Junipers is a vital part of the Urgent and Inpatient Care system in Devon providing intensive care step up from acute wards across Devon partnership Trust and neighbouring provider Livewell Southwest.

Our Collaborative Network:We pride ourselves on our strong working relationships with supportive colleagues in Psychiatric Liaison, the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service, and adjacent wards for acute care, perinatal and rehabilitation. The Senior Clinicians join a local supportive peer group, can attend a weekly academic programme and have opportunities to extend their teaching and supervision experience.

Join us at The Jasmine Unit, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care in a supportive and enriching environment.

We are recruiting to our PICU service for a consultant approved clinician, this opportunity is open to both Consultant psychiatrist and non-medical Approved clinician and we would welcome interest from either.

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.

Details Date posted

11 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0479

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

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.

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 Aptitudes and Values Essential

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

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working in a Inpatient 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 Inpatient 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.

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.

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
• (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).
• CCT General Psychiatry

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Person Specification Aptitudes and Values Essential

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

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working in a Inpatient 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 Inpatient 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.

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.

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
• (e.g. CBT, PSI, CAT).
• CCT General Psychiatry

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• 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.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)