Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adult Psychiatry

0.8 WTE but part-time/job-share applicants welcome

Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post in Old Age Community working in South Hams and West Devon Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team, based at South Hams and West Devon OPMH CMHT, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, West Devon, PL19 8AB.

This is a newly created post following the retirement of a 0.6 WTE SAS doctor and a 0.2 WTE Consultant psychiatrist. The post holder will work alongside a substantively employed 0.6 WTE consultant, providing consultant leadership for the team. Older Peoples services in Devon Partnership NHS Trust has a long history of excellent community-based services and has worked innovatively for many years. It continues to be a regional and national leader in developing new initiatives and ideas.

The post exists within the South Hams and West Devon Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, a well-established multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists, and community support workers. This team covers a large geographical area and works from three sites at Totnes, Ivybridge, and Tavistock. The post holder will be expected to work from the Tavistock site based at Tavistock and Ivybridge sites.

Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management, and other special interests.

Main duties of the job

This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant or an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in adult community mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.

Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible, e.g., doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.

We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our own clinical record system.

A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee, and local post-graduate meetings.

You will take part in the on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave. You will be well supported by a dedicated full-time medical staffing department.

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 co-production, 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 Trust's core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving the 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

Qualifications

• 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 the time of interview.
• Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Other professional qualification.
• CCT in Old Age/General Adult Psychiatry.

Experience

• Prior experience working in an inpatient Mental Health Facility.
• Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of development of special interest around older adults' mental health needs.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Teaching and Supervision

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

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Aptitudes and Values

• Evidence of the 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.
• 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.

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.