Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry - Salus Ward

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Torquay; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Devon Partnership NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Salus Ward. This state-of-the-art facility seeks passionate professionals to provide care for adults in a supportive environment, offering opportunities for professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working options

Development opportunities with additional PAs

Mentorship and peer support programs

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
• Psychiatric practice experience in various settings.
• Ability to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients.
• Lead urgent and inpatient care within the ward.
• Participate in the on-call rota with consultant cross-cover.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

Collaborative work with clinical teams

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Approved Clinician status

Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register

Job description

Job summary

Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult PsychiatrySalus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre, Torbay GeneralHospital

Join Devon Partnership Trust A Great Place to Work

We are delighted to invite applications for the ConsultantPsychiatrist post at Salus Ward, a newly developed 16-bedmixed-gender unit dedicated to caring for adults of working age.

Why Devon Partnership Trust?

Set in a region rich with natural beauty and heritage, we offer:

• Excellent work-life balance in one of the UKs most scenic counties
• A dynamic, agile workforce supporting high-calibre consultants
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Development opportunities with additional PAs available for special interests

As a Responsible Clinician (RC), you will:

Provideassessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients managed informally andthose detained under the Mental Health Act.

Offerleadership within urgent and inpatient care, ensuring efficient,patient-centred care flow across the Trust.

Workclosely with community, inpatient, and home treatment services tooptimise inpatient bed availability.

Participatein the on-call rota, with cross-cover provided by other consultants inthe area.

Workin collaboration with Multi-ProfessionalApproved Clinician (MPAC) with RC duties for the ward split pro rata,alongside two junior doctors dedicated to the ward

Main duties of the job

Why Salus Ward?

Salus Ward is a state-of-the-art facility, nominatedfor Project of the Year - New Build UK at the Design in Mental HealthAwards.

Thoughtfullydesigned to maximize natural light, open spaces, and seamlessconnections with nature.

Featuresspacious courtyards at the heart of the scheme, optimizing circulationand fostering a sense of progression for patients.

Offersstunning Dartmoor views, thoughtfully integrated into the design frompatient bedrooms and courtyards.

Who Should Apply?

This post is ideal for:Ideal for first-time NHS consultants, experienced consultants, post-retirement professionals, or international applicants- applications are encouraged. Experience in adult acute inpatient services is preferred but not essentialsupport is available for those transitioning from other psychiatric specialties.

Additional Benefits

ApprovedClinician (AC) status is preferred but not essential, support is availablefor overseas candidates working toward AC authority.

ExcellentIT systems and full electronic records, with a clinician-led customclinical record system in development.

Mentorshipand peer support, including:

2.5Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours per week) dedicated toprofessional development.

Monthlypeer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees, and postgraduate meetings.

If you're passionate about making adifference in mental health care, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full JobDescription and Person specification attached to this advert which will providefurther information on this role.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full JobDescription and Person specification attached to this advert which will providefurther information on this role.

Person Specification

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.

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.

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.

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.

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.

Person Specification
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.

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.

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.

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.

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

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 .

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. .
UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address

Salus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

Devon

TQ2 7AA

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