Specialist Grade in General Adult Psychiatry in Riviera Torquay

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

Job summary

A regional health provider is seeking a Specialist Grade Doctor in Psychiatry in Paignton. You will offer clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients aged 18-65 within a supportive team. This role demands at least 12 years' medical experience, with a strong focus on mental health legislation knowledge and clinical skills. With a comprehensive support system in place, you will work in a collaborative environment dedicated to patient recovery and wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Flexible working arrangements

Support for continuing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years medical work since obtaining primary qualification.
• At least six years in relevant speciality in Psychiatry.
• Registered with the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• Offer assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients.
• Provide medical advice regarding ongoing management.
• Participate in clinical governance and research.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and assessment

Ability to manage crises

Good knowledge of Mental Health legislation

Ability to apply psychological models

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Specialist Grade in General Adult Psychiatry in Riviera Torquay

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

The teamconsists 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, aPersonality Disorder Lead and a Carers support team. The team has a strong MDTapproach and works in a cohesive manner to fulfil the role of offering aneffective and safe recovery focussed service to people referred into the team.

This team has accessto specialist psychological therapy at STEP 4 provided by the Psychology andPsychological therapy Team. The post holder will provide medical adviceregarding the on-going management of people who use services under the GPs. Tosupport the role of the team the national guidance (DoH 2005, GMC 2005) on newways of working for psychiatrists and their teams has been adopted. The roleand responsibility of the specialist doctors in multidisciplinary teams hasbeen agreed by the Trust board and is outlined above.

Main duties of the job

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

You will offerassessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients as well as other expertclinical services in Paignton and Brixham.

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 full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Personal Skills, Continuing Professional Development, Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

• 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
• 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
• Ability to critically examine practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

Clinical Governance

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
• Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Research

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
• 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
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

Experience

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

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

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.