Inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist in GA Moorland View

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

Job summary

The NHS is seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for Moorland View, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple. This permanent position within a supportive multidisciplinary team offers opportunities for remote working and additional responsibilities, ideal for professionals dedicated to improving mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in multidisciplinary team working.
• Wide clinical experience in adult and older adult psychiatry.
• Experience of audit and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a well-established multidisciplinary team at Moorland View.
• Provide care in a 16-bed acute ward setting.
• Ensure clinical governance and quality of care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in multi-disciplinary team

Collaborative work

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Registration with the GMC (or eligible)

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job summary

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

Our trust is currently undergoing a senior workforce review. As part of this, we are moving towards having 1.5 Responsible Clinicians per inpatient ward, likely a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and a qualified MPAC.

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

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for Moorland View, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple, North Devon. This position has become available due to the previous consultant moving to another service within the trust.

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

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

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

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

02 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

C9369-25-0432

Job locations

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

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 Experience Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry.

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.

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

• 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.

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Other evidence of supporting professional development of others.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry.

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.

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

• 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.

Desirable

• 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 Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Other evidence of supporting professional development of others.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.

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

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

North Devon District Hospital

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Employer's website

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