Specialist Grade Doctor General Adult - Riviera Paignton & Brixham

NHS; Paignton; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor for the Adult Clinical Directorate in Paignton. As part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team, the doctor will assess and treat patients aged 18-65, providing crucial mental health services. This fixed-term role offers flexibility and strong support structures to enhance service delivery and professional growth within a respected trust.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary qualification.
• Six years in relevant specialty required.
• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing patients.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in Paignton and Brixham.
• Provide medical advice to mental health team.
• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Crisis Management

Patient Assessment

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor within the Torbay Local Delivery Unit (LDU) of the Adult Clinical Directorate (see organizational structure below). It is a post for a General Adult Psychiatrist for patients age 18-65 years old (population 23,535) serving a large urban community in Torbay. Our Trust has worked closely with the commissioners to redesign the service and the recently formed Adult LDU for Torbay is divided into three teams of a broadly equitable population size based on GP patches.

The team consists of a full time Clinical Team Leader, Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers and Support Time and Recovery Workers. All 3 Community Mental Health Teams in Torbay share an Accommodation officer, a Personality Disorder Lead and a Carers support team. The team has a strong MDT approach and works in a cohesive manner to fulfil the role of offering an effective and safe recovery focussed service to people referred into the team.

This team has access to specialist psychological therapy at STEP 4 provided by the Psychology and Psychological therapy Team. The post holder will provide medical advice regarding the on-going management of people who use services under the GPs. To support the role of the team the national guidance (DoH 2005, GMC 2005) on new ways of working for psychiatrists and their teams has been adopted.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be currently based at the Health and Wellbeing Clinic, (Chadwell Centre) within the Paignton area, where private office space with PC accessibility and IT support is available and appropriate secretarial support will be provided. There is another clinic located in Torbay Health & Wellbeing Hub at Haytor Unit, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay TQ2 7AA, should there be clinical necessity for the service user and their family to be seen there.

You will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as other expert clinical services in Paignton and Brixham.

The role and responsibility of the specialist doctors in multidisciplinary teams has been agreed by the Trust board and is outlined above.

Contract- 2 years- this might be converted to a substantive post after this period. If pursuing the CSER / Portfolio route, the post holder will be supported for this by the trust.

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.

Our values

We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Details Date posted

19 May 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialist

Salary

£96,990 to £107,155 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0394

Job locations

Chadwell Centre

Torquay Road

Paignton

Devon

TQ32DW

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

• Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf

Desirable

• Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
• Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
• Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers

Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

Desirable

• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
• Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
• Ability to manage crises and act independently.
• Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
• Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, to be acquired by Oversea Doctors in 1st 6 months
• Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
• Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
• Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder

Desirable

• Up to date CPR training.
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

Research and Clinical Governance Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
• Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.
• Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
• Commitment to process of CPD

Desirable

• Ability to critically examine practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD

Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical Essential

• Ability to organise own learning/CPD
• Meets professional health requirements
• Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need

Desirable

• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf

Desirable

• Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
• Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
• Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers

Qualifications Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.

Desirable

• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge Essential

• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
• Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
• Ability to manage crises and act independently.
• Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
• Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983, to be acquired by Oversea Doctors in 1st 6 months
• Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
• Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
• Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder

Desirable

• Up to date CPR training.
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

Research and Clinical Governance Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
• Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.
• Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
• Commitment to process of CPD

Desirable

• Ability to critically examine practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD

Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical Essential

• Ability to organise own learning/CPD
• Meets professional health requirements
• Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need

Desirable

• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

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

Chadwell Centre

Torquay Road

Paignton

Devon

TQ32DW

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Chadwell Centre

Torquay Road

Paignton

Devon

TQ32DW

Employer's website

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