Urgent and Inpatient Care Consultant Psychiatrist

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

Job summary

Join Devon Partnership NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist focusing on General Adult Urgent & Inpatient Care. You will provide expert assessment and treatment for both informal and detained patients, contribute to leadership in care, and collaborate with various mental health services. This role offers pathways for professional growth including mentoring, research opportunities, and is open to both experienced consultants and newcomers to the NHS. Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness is a core value of our trust.

Benefits

Mentorship and peer support

Access to training and development programs

Opportunity for flexible working

Support for international candidates

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an Inpatient Mental Health Team required.
• Experience in psychiatric practice in a variety of settings preferred.
• Commitment to quality improvement in clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Discharging RC duties for detained patients.
• Provide assessment and treatment for informal and detained patients.
• Participate in leadership and patient-centred care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership in a multi-disciplinary team

Collaboration with clinical teams

Commitment to continuing professional development

Respect, inclusiveness and diversity

Education

Full Registration with the General Medical Council

Approved Clinician status

Eligible for the Specialist Register within 6 months of CCT

Job description

Job summary

Join Devon Partnership NHS Trust as a Consultant Psychiatrist within General Adult Urgent & Inpatient Care, based at Haytor Ward, a 16-bedded unit in Torbay Hospital.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for informal and detained patients admitted to Haytor acute psychiatric ward service. Responsibilities include:

• Discharging RC duties for detained patients, alongside Multi- Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC), with dedicated junior doctor for the ward.
• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Offer leadership within urgent and inpatient care, ensuring efficient, patient-centred care flow across the Trust.
• Work closely with community, inpatient, and home treatment services to optimise inpatient bed availability.
• Participate in the on-call rota, with cross-cover provided by other consultants in the area.

Opportunities & Development

• Patient safety & quality improvement are priorities, with training available.

• Negotiable Programmed Activities for research, teaching, and medical management.

• The role includes working alongside a multi-professional approved clinician, sharing RC responsibilities across a 16-bedded unit, with a full MDT and close collaboration with the co-located sister ward.

• Participate in theon-call rota, with cross-cover provided by other consultants in the area.

Main duties of the job

This post is ideal for:

• First-time NHS consultants, experienced consultants, or post-retirement professionals with broad general adult psychiatric expertise.
• International candidatesapplications are welcomed, and successful applicants will receive tailored transition support
• Those with experience in adult community mental health services (preferred but not required, support is available for doctors transitioning from other psychiatric specialties).
• Approved Clinician (AC) status is preferred but not essential, support is available for overseas candidates working toward AC authority.

Support & Professional Growth

• A mentor and peer group will be provided.
• 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours per week) dedicated to professional development.
• Opportunities to attend monthly peer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees, and local postgraduate meetings.

If you're passionate about making a difference in mental health care, we'd love to hear from you!

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

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£105,504 to £139,882 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-25-0447

Job locations

Haytor Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

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 Aptitudes and Values Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• 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

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

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.

Teaching and Supervision Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

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

Qualifications Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• MRC Psych
• Other professional qualification
• (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
• CCT in General Psychiatry

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Person Specification Aptitudes and Values Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• 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

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

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.

Teaching and Supervision Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

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

Qualifications Essential

• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
• Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Desirable

• MRC Psych
• Other professional qualification
• (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
• CCT in General Psychiatry

Experience Essential

• Prior experience working in an Inpatient Mental Health Team.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest in Inpatient based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Research Essential

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

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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

Haytor Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Haytor Ward

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA

Employer's website

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