Job summary
Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply
for the Specialist Doctor post in Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team
working in North Devon.
This is a full time community post for older people community
mental health services in North Devon. There is 0.4 WTE Consultant cover for
this team and the post holder will work
alongside 0.4WTE Consultant Psychiatrist.
This post is suitable for Specialty Doctor and Associate Specialists in
an existing or post-retirement with a broad level of Older Adult psychiatric
expertise. International candidates are
welcome to apply. Experience of working
in older peoples 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.
A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2 Supporting
Programmed Activities (8 hours a week) to support your professional
development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory
committee, and local post-graduate meetings.
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will share clinical leadership with the other senior members of the team and be
responsible for the psychiatric assessment and management of patients referred
to the service through a single point of entry. Referrals are triaged by the
team and allocated according to assessment need. The post holder may wish to be
involved in the triage process.
The post holder will attend the weekly team
clinical meeting which is a priority for planning the weeks work and team
clinical supervision which includes case discussions of new and complex
patients. The post holder will provide expert psychiatric support to the
community team and if necessary, will accompany them on joint visits when they
need medical advice and attend case conferences for complex patients e.g., for
vulnerable adults or safeguarding cases. The team has a duty system, and the
consultant is not expected to respond to all urgent referrals but may need to
be consulted or visit jointly at times with the duty worker.
The Specialist
Doctor is not expected to care co-ordinate patients and therefore should only
carry a small caseload if at all. This is in line with New Ways of Working and
ensures flexibility of response to other team members and a balanced and
healthy workload.
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health & learning disability 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.
Our values
We not only recruit employees based on their qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess and demonstrate the behaviours which underpin the core values of our organisation. These values 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 & learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
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 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.
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
- Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
- Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
- Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers
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
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
- Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.
Personal Skills, Motivation and CPD
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.
- Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
- Commitment to process of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
- Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework
Desirable
- Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
- Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
- Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers
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
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
- Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
- Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
- 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.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.
Personal Skills, Motivation and CPD
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.
- Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
- Commitment to process of Continuing Professional Development.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
