Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

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 specialty 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.

The post holder's main role is to provide clinical input and support team members of the Community Mental Health Team, which provides 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, 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 ongoing 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 ongoing plans and discharge arrangements.

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 attributes such 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

Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development

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

Research

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

Qualifications

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

Experience

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

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.

Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

• 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.
• Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.

Clinical Skills and Clinical 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.
• 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.