Inpatient Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities

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Job summary

Are you passionate about Learning Disability and Neurodiversity?

Could you be part of our exciting new service development providing a 10 bed regional inpatient unit for people with a learning disability and/or autistic people with treatable mental health needs?

Do you want to work in an organisation which is genuinely committed to meeting your individual needs as well as the needs of patients?

We are looking for someone who can bring effective clinical support, to develop, monitor and then provide ongoing evaluation of the new service in conjunction with the other members of the senior operational and clinical leadership team.

This is an exciting and ambitious programme that will deliver measurable benefits for those people with a learning disability and autistic people by providing the physical and clinical environment that supports patients and contributes to improved wellbeing.

The applicant will work as a specialty doctor on a 10-bed inpatient psychiatric ward for people with learning disability and/or autism, with co-morbid mental disorder. Duties include direct clinical care, such as ward rounds, physical and mental state examinations and supporting professional activities such as the monthly clinical educational programme.

Main duties of the job

The Brook is due to open in June 2025 on our Dawlish site

If you would like further information we would be very pleased to have a chat in person or virtually prior to you submitting your application.

Outputs from the programme:

  • Improved care pathway for those with a learning disability and autistic people across community (inreach / outreach) and inpatient care.
  • Improvements in the physical infrastructure to deliver better care and outcomes for service users, whilst aiming for a length of stay of less than twelve months.
  • Reducing the requirement for out of area admissions.
  • Improved care and inpatient experiences for people within the South West Region with a learning disability and/or autistic people.
  • Treating people closer to home whilst reducing reliance on inpatient beds.
  • Delivery of innovative solutions and improvements to the therapeutic environment and service model that delivers a positive impact to service users.

You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team, with the opportunity to shape and develop the team to deliver consistently high quality care and treatment. You will also support the transition from our existing service to the new development. The new unit will be state of the art and has been carefully designed and developed with clinicians and people with lived experience.

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

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0966

Job locations

Additional Support Unit

1 and 2 Hospital Lane, Whipton

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3PQ


The Brook (from approx. June 2025)

Langdon Hospital

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR


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

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent.
  • GMC registration.

Desirable

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

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.

CPD and Motivation

Essential

  • Commitment to process of CPD.
  • Ability to organise own learning/CPD.

Desirable

  • Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
  • Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Up to date CPR training.
  • Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
  • Evidence based knowledge of psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities.
  • Knowledge of clinical risk management.
  • Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.

Research

Essential

  • Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

Desirable

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • IT skills.

Personal Skills/Practical & Physical Arrangements

Essential

  • 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.
  • Meets professional health requirements.

Desirable

  • Ability to critically examine practice.
  • Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Has completed at least four years full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • at least two of these years need to be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
  • the doctor has equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

  • Experience at Resident (formerly junior) doctor level or above of working in the field of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities or with autistic adults in other contexts.

Qualifications

Essential

  • MB BS or equivalent.
  • GMC registration.

Desirable

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

Clinical Governance

Essential

  • Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision.

CPD and Motivation

Essential

  • Commitment to process of CPD.
  • Ability to organise own learning/CPD.

Desirable

  • Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
  • Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
  • 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.

Desirable

  • Up to date CPR training.
  • Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
  • Evidence based knowledge of psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities.
  • Knowledge of clinical risk management.
  • Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.

Research

Essential

  • Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.

Desirable

  • Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
  • Publications in peer reviewed journals.
  • IT skills.

Personal Skills/Practical & Physical Arrangements

Essential

  • 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.
  • Meets professional health requirements.

Desirable

  • Ability to critically examine practice.
  • Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.

Experience

Essential

  • Has completed at least four years full-time postgraduate experience (or its equivalent gained on a part-time or flexible basis)
  • at least two of these years need to be in a specialty training programme in a relevant specialty or as a fixed term specialty trainee in a relevant specialty; or
  • the doctor has equivalent experience and competencies.

Desirable

  • Experience at Resident (formerly junior) doctor level or above of working in the field of Psychiatry of Intellectual Disabilities or with autistic adults in other contexts.

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).

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

Additional Support Unit

1 and 2 Hospital Lane, Whipton

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3PQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Additional Support Unit

1 and 2 Hospital Lane, Whipton

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3PQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Medical Personnel Administrative Officer

Emma Weatherhead

dpn-tr.medicalrecruitment@nhs.net

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£59,175 to £95,400 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0966

Job locations

Additional Support Unit

1 and 2 Hospital Lane, Whipton

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3PQ


The Brook (from approx. June 2025)

Langdon Hospital

Dawlish

Devon

EX7 0NR


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