Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

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

Job description

Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

Location: Paignton, TQ3 2DW
Salary: £59175.00 to £95400.00
Date posted: 8th April 2025
Closing date: 30th April 2025

We are looking for a speciality doctor grade psychiatrist for a fixed term, 2 year contract, which may be extended. 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 Torbay area of Devon.

This is a full-time, community-based post (though interested LTFT candidates will also be considered). The post holder will be mainly based at the Devon Partnership Trust base at Torbay Hospital, where admin space and secretarial support will be provided.

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

Main duties of the job

The Community Mental Health Team provides ongoing support for patients with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in formulating a care plan and treatment plan based on evidence-based treatment guidelines.

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.

The team provides initial assessments of patients who are referred to the Service and triaged by the Referrals management service. With the active involvement of the post holder in the consultation and treatment of complex cases, multi-disciplinary (MDT) meetings and the triage process, this team accepts referrals to the CMHT or transfers patients back to primary care or makes referrals to appropriate services available in the community, voluntary sector agencies and/or specialist services.

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 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 Trust's 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 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

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.

Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development

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

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.

Qualifications

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

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.

Experience

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

Research

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

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.