Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Devon Partnership NHS Trust; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry to join their multidisciplinary team in Barnstaple. The role involves providing clinical support, assessment, and treatment for adult patients with severe mental illness. This full-time position offers personal development support and is based in a community health clinic, emphasizing collaboration and high-quality care.

Benefits

Support for personal development

Weekly SPA time

Study leave

Funding for CPD

Qualifications

• Experience in General Psychiatry required.
• Experience at SHO level or above in General Psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input and support to the Community Mental Health Team.
• Conduct assessments and evidence-based treatment planning.
• Collaborate with other services and participate in MDT meetings.

Skills

Clear communication skills

Flexible

Punctual

Honest

Receptive to feedback

Commitment to CPD

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership or fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983

Job description

Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Location: Barnstaple, EX311QL
Salary: £59,175 - £95,400
Date posted: 15th May 2025
Closing date: 8th June 2025

North Devon offers an outstanding natural environment with beaches and surf, excellent schools, and strong links to Exeter.

We are seeking a Specialty Doctor grade psychiatrist to join our friendly, multidisciplinary team. The team is stable and well-equipped.

The main role involves providing clinical input and supporting the Community Mental Health Team, which serves adult patients (18-65) in North Devon Taw.

This is a full-time, community-based role based at West Pilton Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Barnstaple, with clinic and admin support. The team includes a Consultant Nurse, Approved Clinician, and Consultant Psychiatrist.

The post offers support for personal development, weekly SPA time, study leave, and funding for CPD. It is a fixed-term position for 24 months.

Main duties of the job

The team provides assessment and ongoing treatment for patients with severe mental illness and complex needs. The role involves active assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning.

A key aspect is expertise in physical health assessments for safe initiation and review of psychotropic medications like antipsychotics and lithium. Registration as a prescriber for CPMS is encouraged.

The post requires close collaboration with other services and active participation in MDT meetings for clinical decision-making, planning, and discharge.

About us

We provide mental health, learning disability, and neurodiversity services across the south west and nationally, emphasizing recovery and high-quality, safe care.

We promote coproduction involving patients, families, and carers, and are committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications from all community sections are encouraged, including those with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity, or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job responsibilities

Refer to the full Job Description and Person Specification attached for detailed information.

Person Specification

Personal Skills and CPD

• Clear communication skills in English
• Flexible, open to challenges
• Punctual and well-organized
• Honest, with integrity
• Receptive to feedback
• Committed to CPD and practice reflection

Research

• Interest in current clinical knowledge
• Willingness to contribute to research
• Peer-reviewed publications

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration
• Experience in General Psychiatry
• Membership or fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent
• Section 12(2) approval under the Mental Health Act 1983

Experience

• Experience at SHO level or above in General Psychiatry

Clinical Governance

• Engagement in clinical governance activities
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, audit, and user involvement

Practical and Physical

• Organized self-directed learning
• Meets health requirements
• Ability to travel across the area
• Own transport

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
• Crises management and independence
• Handling disturbed patients
• Physical health assessment and emergency management
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act 1983
• Application of psychological models
• Understanding of forensic psychiatry and risk management

Disclosure and Barring Service

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 exceptions.