Job summary
Unlock Your Potential:Specialist Psychiatrist in Recovery and Rehabilitation
About Us: Devon Partnership NHS Trust stands at the
forefront of mental health and learning disability care, forging partnerships
with health and social care providers to support recovery.
This is a Specialist Psychiatrist in Recovery and
Rehabilitation Service within the
Southern Locality of the Adult Clinical Directorate The service is new and
developing and has been created as part of the Community Mental Health
Framework.
Why Join Us: Making a Real Impact: Play a crucial role in
developing this new service Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to
minimize restrictions on patient treatment.
Inclusive
Working Environment: Experience a supportive and inclusive culture that values
diversity and champions recovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Opportunities
for Growth: Construct a personal development plan with the support of your line
manager.
Work-Life
Balance: Enjoy competitive annual leave entitlement and study leave
opportunities.
Embrace flexibility associated with
this post.
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
Main duties of the job
The post holder
will be providing the senior medical leadership to Rehab and Recovery service
which involve both community and inpatient service
The post holder
will be available 9-5 Monday to Friday. The post holder will be currently based
at Estuary House, Newton Abbot as well as Cypress Hospital in Newton Abbot.
The post holder
will work within MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients
being managed by the Recovery and Rehabilitation Service as well as other
expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as
judged necessary.
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
Research and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
- 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 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.
Clinical Knowledge
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.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care.
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.
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 found at the following link:
- https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf
Desirable
- Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry.
- Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent.
- Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers.
Personal Skills 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.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
Desirable
- Ability to critically examine practice.
- Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD.
Person Specification
Research and Clinical Governance
Essential
- Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
- Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
- Publications in peer reviewed journals.
- IT skills.
- 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 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.
Clinical Knowledge
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.
Desirable
- Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care.
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.
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 found at the following link:
- https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf
Desirable
- Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry.
- Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent.
- Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers.
Personal Skills 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.
- Commitment to process of CPD.
- Ability to organise own learning/CPD.
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).
