Job summary
Full-time
but part-time/job-share applicants welcome
Welcome
to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for the
Consultant Psychiatrist post in Old Age Psychiatry. Meadow view ward is being refurbished to
become a modern 16 bedded inpatient ward for older people with functional
mental health difficulties. The ward is located at North Devon district
Hospital in Barnstaple, North Devon.
There are three units for
functionally ill older people in all three main population centres in Devon -
Torbay (Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View). Older
people who need admission for organic problems are admitted to Belvedere Unit
in Exeter.
There will be junior doctor
support on the ward for the post holder as well as part time input from a
foundation doctor. The post is supported by dedicated admin with private office
space available. For full details about this post, please refer to the Job
description.
Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key
aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed
Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and other
special interests.
You will take part in on-call rota and other
consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.
There is an excellent support from dedicated
medical staffing department.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is primarily responsible for a 16 bedded inpatient unit
(Meadow View ward). It is one of the three inpatient units for functionally ill
older people. The expansive rural nature of Devon means that inpatient
resources are often some distance from patients' homes. There are units for
functionally ill older people in all three main population centres - Torbay
(Beech Unit), Exeter (Rougemont) and Barnstaple (Meadow View).
This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant,
an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of old age or general
adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply.
Experience of working in older adults 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 are eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will be
supported to obtain this after the interview.
We have excellent IT and full electronic record
across our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our own
clinical record system.
A mentor and peer group will be provided. You
will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your
professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical
advisory committee and local post-graduate meetings.
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
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 based Psychiatry.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
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
- MRC Psych.
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in Old Age
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.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
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.
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.
Values
Essential
- 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.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
Desirable
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Person Specification
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 based Psychiatry.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
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
- MRC Psych.
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in Old Age
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.
Research
Essential
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Desirable
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
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.
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.
Values
Essential
- 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.
- A commitment to respect, inclusiveness and diversity.
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).
