Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Exeter West CMHT and Place of Safety. This full-time role supports patients aged 18-65, overseeing a diverse caseload. It offers mentorship and professional development in a picturesque setting, promoting work-life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Mentorship and peer support

Extra programmed activities for research

Qualifications

• Experience in Community Mental Health Teams.
• Experience in psychiatric care across various settings.
• Ability to interpret research and apply findings.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health patients.
• Provide leadership to Community Mental Health Team.
• Responsible Clinician cover for patients awaiting placement.

Skills

Collaborative working

Communication

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Approved Clinician status

CCT in General Psychiatry

MRCPsych

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist Exeter West CMHT & Place of Safety

Devon Partnership Trust invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Exeter West Community Mental Health Team (CMHT, 6PAs) and the Place of Safety (Wonford House Hospital, 4PAs) in the General Adult Directorate. This full-time post supports patients aged 18-65, though part-time/job-share applicants are welcome.

The Trust, based in the beautiful county of Devon, offers a great work-life balance surrounded by stunning landscapes. We support agile working, including hybrid remote arrangements, and offer extra programmed activities for research, teaching, medical management, and other interests.

The post is based at Wonford House, Exeter, where you'll have a private office, IT access, and dedicated secretarial support. You will oversee a caseload of 300 patients, conducting 12-15 medical assessments per week. Additionally, you will provide Responsible Clinician cover for the Devon-wide Place of Safety, supporting detained patients awaiting placement.

This role suits first-time NHS consultants, experienced psychiatrists, or international applicants, with Approved Clinician status preferred but training provided if required.

We offer mentorship, peer support, electronic record systems, and 2.5 SPAs weekly for professional development.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed by the Exeter West CMHT, as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as necessary. They will also provide leadership to the wider CMHT and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient centred.

The successful applicant will also provide Responsible Clinician cover for patients in the Wonford House Place of Safety, for patients already detained under section 2 or section 3 who remain in POS for few days while awaiting a bed to become available in another inpatient unit. This includes initial assessment, followed by treatment planning, and mental health act responsibilities, such as section 17 leave arrangements. The average length of stay in POS for these patients is 2-3 days. The amount of time that will be needed weekly to support these patients will be based on need, according to the number of patients in POS waiting for a bed elsewhere. Three DCC PAs are allocated to this activity which amounts to 12 hours per week. It may be necessary that the Consultant will need to attend the POS daily, in working weekdays, for 1-2 hours

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

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

30 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0436

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 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.

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.

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.

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

• MRCPsych
• Other professional qualification
• (eg CBT, PSI, CAT).
• CCT in 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.

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

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Person Specification 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.

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.

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.

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

• MRCPsych
• Other professional qualification
• (eg CBT, PSI, CAT).
• CCT in 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.

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

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

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)