Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen
for the post of a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Psychiatry in Medium Security.
This post offers an opportunity to join a highly motivated team in Dewnans
Centre (medium security, Langdon Secure hospital).
The Secure service consists of
three arms- Inpatient Service, Community Forensic Service, and the Criminal
Justice and Liaison Service. The Secure service is a regional service covering
Devon, Plymouth, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
As a Consultant Psychiatrist in the
Service, you will access a range of support to hone or develop clinical
leadership skills useful for career development. The medical group boasts of
diverse, talented and outward looking clinicians. There is a culture of
openness, innovation and collaborative practice.
As a clinical leader in the
Service, you will be involved in decision-making, and taking the lead on
patient-care for the population we serve. You will be a stakeholder in the
smooth running of overall clinical care in the Service. This involves making
recommendations on admissions, clinical pathway, Service design and
developments. In line with the goal of caring
for patients closer home, one key aim is to reduce the use of out-of-area bed
through collaboration with other Forensic services in the Southwest region.
The Southwest Peninsula is a coastal area that
boasts of a lot of opportunities, amenities, and resorts. Depending on what
your interests are, there is a lot to do, see and experience.
Main duties of the job
This post offers an opportunity to
develop, and provide clinical leadership for the Service. You will join the
Secure service on-call rota which has middle and junior grades on-call system
embedded in it. You will be a part of a diverse and dynamic RC/consultant group
of the Secure service that forms the clinical leadership group of the Service.
The Service is commissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC),
which allows you to contribute and influence regional strategic developments.
The post-holder role includes:
Providing
clinical leadership within the team, across the Service and region.
Acting
as responsible clinician for patients under their care.
Attendance
at team and service meetings in line with job plan.
Role in
completion of access assessments.
Role in
consultation/training and pathway advice.
Role in
Care planning and treatment formulation, including guidance on evidence-based
treatment and effectiveness.
Liaison
and collaborative working with other services/agencies.
Mental
Health Act and Mental Capacity Act implementation.
Multi-disciplinary,
multi-agency and partnership working.
Role in specialist forensic risk assessment, formulation
and mitigation.
Other roles that may develop as part of care for
the cohort.
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.
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
- 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.
- CCT/CESR in forensic Psychiatry.
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.
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in an Inpatient 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 Inpatient & Forensic based Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Values
Essential
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
- 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.
Desirable
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Person Specification
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.
- CCT/CESR in forensic Psychiatry.
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.
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.
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.
Experience
Essential
- Prior experience working in an Inpatient 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 Inpatient & Forensic based Psychiatry.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
Values
Essential
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
- 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.
Desirable
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
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).
