Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Islettechnologies; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in North Devon seeks a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry to support adult mental health services. The role offers opportunities for professional development, collaboration in a multidisciplinary team, and a chance to make a real impact in the community's mental health care.

Benefits

Funding for professional development

Dedicated study leave

Stable and supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in General Psychiatry.
• Desirable: Membership or affiliate of Royal College of Psychiatrists.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical input and support to the Community Mental Health Team.
• Work in close liaison with other services to assist clinical decision making.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Honesty and Integrity

Organization

Crisis Management

Psychological Assessment

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

Job description

Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

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Job Description:

North Devon is a great place to live and work, with an outstanding natural environment (beaches and surf), great schools, and great links with the regional city of Exeter.

Location: Barnstaple, EX311QL

Salary: £59175.00 to £95400.00

Date posted: 15th May 2025

Closing date: 8th June 2025

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Job Description:

North Devon is a great place to live and work, with an outstanding natural environment (beaches and surf), great schools, and great links with the regional city of Exeter.

We are looking for a speciality doctor grade psychiatrist to join our friendly, cohesive multidisciplinary team. You will be joining a well-functioning team whose workforce is stable and well-appointed to.

The post holders main role is to provide clinical input and support team members of the Community Mental Health Team which provide mental health services to adult patients of working age (18-65) in the North Devon Taw area.

This is a full time, in-person, community-based post (though interested LTFT candidates will also be considered). The post holder will be mainly based at the West Pilton Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Barnstaple where clinic and admin space and secretarial support will be provided. You will be working alongside a Consultant Nurse and Approved Clinician and a Consultant Psychiatrist.

The post holder would be supported to construct a personal development plan with the support of the line manager (consultant supervising the post holder), and will have dedicated weekly SPA time, study leave and funding to support continuing professional development.

It is a fixed term post for 24 months.

Main duties of the job

The Community Mental Health Team provides assessment and on-going treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in assessments, considering diagnosis and creating treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines.

A key component of the role is to add additional expertise in the physical health assessment required for the safe initiation of psychotropic medication such as anti-psychotics and lithium, and for subsequent annual reviews for those that need them. The post holder would be willing to register as a prescriber for CPMS.

The post holder is expected to work in close liaison and collaboratively with other services/agencies. The post holder would be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team, and attend the MDT meetings to assist with clinical decision making including on-going plans and discharge arrangements.

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.

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

Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity in English in spoken and written form.
• Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.
• Open to constructive feedback
• Commitment to the process of CPD
  
  

Desirable

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

Research

Essential

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
  
  

Desirable

• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.
• IT skills.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Experience in General Psychiatry
  
  

Desirable

• Membership or Affiliate ship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of General Psychiatry
  
  

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
  
  

Desirable

• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
  
  

Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

Essential

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

Desirable

• Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
  
  

Clinical Skills and Clinical 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
  
  

Desirable

• Up to date CPR training.
• Ability to apply psychological
• models to practical situations.
• Evidence based knowledge of Forensic psychiatry.
• Knowledge of clinical risk management.
• Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
  
  

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

West Pilton Health and Wellbeing Clinic

Youings Drive

Barnstaple

Devon

EX311QL

Employer's website

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

Contact Information:

Aastha Chadha

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