Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in GA Moorland View

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist to join Moorland View in Barnstaple. This challenging role involves leading a dedicated multidisciplinary team in providing top-quality patient care on a mixed-gender acute ward, with opportunities for professional development and additional responsibilities. The Trust is committed to nurturing a supportive work environment that fosters staff wellbeing and patient recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in inpatient psychiatry required.
• Must have GMC registration and Approved Clinician status.
• Evidence of leadership in a multi-disciplinary team needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care for a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for patient care.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Leadership

Clinical governance

Audit experience

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field

Job description

Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in GA Moorland View

Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00
Date posted: 2nd June 2025
Closing date: 24th June 2025

Over the past three years, our trust has been at the forefront oftraining senior non-medical clinicians as Multi-Professional ApprovedClinicians (MPACs) to enhance our multidisciplinary team. The first cohort isnow fully deployed, with qualified MPACs in Exeter, Torbay, and North Devon. AtMoorland View, you'll be supported by a Full-Time Nurse Consultant (MPAC), LizMoakes, alongside a core trainee and a Foundation Year Two doctor.

Our trust is currently undergoing a senior workforce review. Aspart of this, we are moving towards having 1.5 Responsible Clinicians perinpatient ward, likely a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and aqualified MPAC.

We have recently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who iscommitted to creating a supportive environment for staff, ensuring we deliverthe best care for our patients. We are eager to discuss how this role can be tailoredto suit you, with opportunities for additional PAs beyond the standard 11 andoptions for remote working.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for MoorlandView, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple, North Devon. Thisposition has become available due to the previous consultant moving to anotherservice within the trust.

Moorland View boasts a well-established multidisciplinary team,including a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Assistant Psychologist, OccupationalTherapist, Therapy Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, and Technician, as well asan experienced ward manager. There is access to an Extra Care Area, onsitepatient use gym, art therapy space, and plentiful outside space. Thereare strong connections with the CMHTs, Psychiatric Liaison Service, CrisisResolution Home Treatment Teams, and AMPHs.

The ward is co-located with two other wards: Ocean View, an 8-bedintensive inpatient rehabilitation ward, and Meadow View for older adults, bothof which have substantive consultants. Located on the North Devon DistrictHospital site, the wards offer easy access to DGH facilities when needed. Thepost includes a dedicated office and secretarial support.

Pleasecontact Victoria Burns [e-mail] interim Clinical Directorfor Urgent and Inpatient Care, for an informal discussion of the role,discussions around developing the post and other opportunitie

About us

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 responsibilities

Please refer to the fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry.
• 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.

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.

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent).
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Has undergone training in educational supervision.
• Has undergone training in appraisal.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Other evidence of supporting professional development of others.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Research

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

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.

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.