Locum Trust Grade Doctor Torbay HTT / Cypress Hospital

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Why Join Us:

1. Making a Real Impact:

Play a crucial role in Mental Health assessments, coordinating responses in Core teams and HTT.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to minimize restrictions on patient treatment.

Contribute to the core team, providing essential care and support.

2. Commitment to Excellence:

Benefit from our 'Good' rating from the Care Quality Commission, with an aspiration to achieve 'Outstanding.'

Engage in ongoing professional development, with support for annual appraisal, revalidation, and job planning.

3. Inclusive Working Environment:

Experience a supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and champions recovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Attend regular supervision for both clinical and professional matters, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused atmosphere.

4. Opportunities for Growth:

Construct a personal development plan with the support of your line manager.

Participate in clinical governance initiatives, contributing to the Trust's commitment to evidence-based practice and risk management.

5. Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy competitive annual leave entitlement and study leave opportunities.

Embrace flexibility with no on-call requirements associated with this post.

Requirements:

Demonstrate a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality care.

Actively participate in clinical governance arrangements and contribute to research initiatives.

Main duties of the job

This Particular post involves a mixed Job plan of working in Torbay Home treatment team for 3 days and inpatient Rehab team at Cypress hospital ( 8 beds) for 2 days .

The post holder will be available 9-5 Monday to Friday.

The post holder will work under the direction of the Consultant Psychiatrists in both Torbay HTT and cypress hospital and expected to carry out medical reviews, attend MDTs and carry out urgent home visits if necessary .

How to Apply:

If you're passionate about mental health, seek a role where your contributions make a real impact, and want to be part of a recognized centre of excellence, Devon Partnership NHS Trust is the place for you.

Apply now to unlock your potential and join us in creating an inclusive society where mental health and wellbeing are universally understood and valued.

Devon Partnership NHS Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds

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

23 July 2024

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty registrar

Salary

£43,923 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9369-24-0595

Job locations

Torbay Home Treatment Team

Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge

Torbay

TQ2 7AA

Cypress

10 Knowles Hill Road

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 2PW

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

Completed re-registration year
(or equivalent outside the UK)

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent Registration with GMC

Attitude / Motivation

Essential

Commitment to career progression.

Desirable

Able to function successfully under stress.

Management Ability

Essential

Sets realistic goals and deadlines.

Desirable

Good organisational skills and time management.

Ability / Knowledge

Essential

Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes.
Experience of understanding and application of knowledge.
Understands principles of medical audit.

Desirable

Demonstration ability to work with persons with mental health problems.

Other

Essential

Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

Demonstrates willingness to become computer literate.

Clinical / Interpersonal / Team Working Skills

Essential

Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate.
Good team worker.

Desirable

Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies.
Good oral and written presentation skills.
Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Completed re-registration year
(or equivalent outside the UK)

Qualifications

Essential

MB BS or equivalent Registration with GMC

Attitude / Motivation

Essential

Commitment to career progression.

Desirable

Able to function successfully under stress.

Management Ability

Essential

Sets realistic goals and deadlines.

Desirable

Good organisational skills and time management.

Ability / Knowledge

Essential

Ability to interview and assess patients and write clear and comprehensive notes.
Experience of understanding and application of knowledge.
Understands principles of medical audit.

Desirable

Demonstration ability to work with persons with mental health problems.

Other

Essential

Ability to be mobile across a geographical area.

Desirable

Demonstrates willingness to become computer literate.

Clinical / Interpersonal / Team Working Skills

Essential

Competent in history taking and examination skills.
Willing to seek help from senior colleagues when appropriate.
Good team worker.

Desirable

Accepts responsibility and able to take leadership for ward based emergencies.
Good oral and written presentation skills.
Able to establish good working relationships with other members of a multidisciplinary team.

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).