Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult, East & Mid HTT

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Job summary

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post with the Home Treatment Team (HTT), General Adult Directorate based in Exeter. The post is full-time however part-time/job-share applicants are welcome. This post is as a General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist for patients age 18-65 years old caring for the population of East and Mid Devon area.

The Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining high calibre consultants by supporting an agile and productive working force. There is a possibility for a hybrid working pattern. Extra PA's are available and negotiable for clinical, research, innovation, teaching, medical management and other special interests.

Within the Exeter HTT, there is another team caring for a different catchment area, led by another Consultant Psychiatrist who provides similar services. Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required.

This post is suitable as a first time 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 eg doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed by the East and Mid Home Treatment Team, as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as necessary. They will also provide leadership to the wider HTT and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient centred.

You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.

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.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0368

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


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 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

Values

Essential

  • 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

  • A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience working in a Community 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 Community 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.

Aptitudes

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
  • A track record of implementing service initiatives.

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

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

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.

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.

Values

Essential

  • 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

  • A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Experience

Essential

  • Prior experience working in a Community 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 Community 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.

Aptitudes

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
  • A track record of implementing service initiatives.

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

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

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.

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.

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).

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

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical HR Administrator

Emma Weatherhead

e.weatherhead@nhs.net

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£93,666 to £126,281 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0368

Job locations

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF


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