Job summary
Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to
invite you to apply for Speciality
Doctor in Intellectual Disability Psychiatry covering Exeter and East Devon. The post holder will be
based at Franklyn House, Exeter (where the Exeter half of the team are based) with secondary bases at Whipton Hospital, Exeter as well as work from St, Michaels, Honiton (where the East Devon Half of the
team are based).
We are interested in recruiting an
enthusiastic and dedicated Specialty Doctor, who is interested in shaping the
future in terms of their career and the provision of services. The post holder
is expected to help maximise the access of people with intellectual disability
to the services and resources available from mainstream Mental Health and other
services through such devices as collaborative/joint working. The role of the
Specialty Doctor is to support the Consultant in their role as the clinical
lead of the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holders responsibilities will
be to provide psychiatric services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities
under the care of the community based Exeter and East Devon Intensive
Assessment and Treatment Team (IATT). In addition there is a 5 bedded assessment and treatment unit for individuals with
Learning Disability called the Additional Support Unit, located in Exeter Adjacent
to Whipton Hospital. The post holder will be expected to support their
supervising consultant with in-reach into the unit when patients from his/her
areas are admitted to the unit to work alongside the inpatient MDT.
Occasionally with reasonable adjustment some adults with Learning Disability
are admitted to mainstream acute mental health wards. In-reach to such units to
provide specialist expertise is a core role of the post holder.
Regular supervision will be provided
by Dr Claire Frances Smith the Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual
Disability (1.0WTE) who also works across both teams. The post holder will have a commitment to collaborative working and
actively supporting and liaising with other health and social professionals and
agencies as well as have good relationships with mental health services.
Interview date: 2nd March 2023
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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of intellectual Disability Psychiatry.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- 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
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological.
- models to practical situations.
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, 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.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
- Commitment to process of CPD.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
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.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training.
Desirable
- Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of intellectual Disability Psychiatry.
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983.
- 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
- Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry.
- Knowledge of clinical risk management.
- Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
- Up to date CPR training.
- Ability to apply psychological.
- models to practical situations.
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, 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.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD
- Commitment to process of CPD.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
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.
Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
- Meets professional health requirements.
- Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need.
Desirable
- Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
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.
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).
