Consultant Psychiatrist in GA with input to Older Adult Service

Consultant Psychiatrist in GA with input to Older Adult Service

Location: Exeter, EX2 5AF
Salary: £105504.00 to £139882.00
Date posted: 14th November 2024
Closing date: 4th December 2024

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Job Description:

We're looking for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our teams within General Adult and Old age Psychiatry.

The general adult role provides consultant-level leadership and care within our Home Treatment Service for adults of working age, and the older adults component will support older adults services through the Devon Memory Services and/or Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT).

Working in a supportive environment, you'll be part of a multidisciplinary team with access to a network of mental health professionals and modern facilities to help make a significant impact on community mental health care.

Joining Devon Partnership NHS Trust means being part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to quality mental health services and a culture of inclusivity, compassion, and professional growth. We champion recovery, holistic care, and innovation. With flexible work arrangements, access to continuous professional development, and a commitment to staff well-being, you'll find a role that's both rewarding and impactful.

Main duties of the job

As Consultant Psychiatrist, you will lead the clinical management and treatment of patients within the General Adult Psychiatry Home Treatment Service and provide input to the Older People's Mental Health (OPMH) service.

You will perform regular patient assessments, collaborate in multi-disciplinary team meetings, and deliver expert psychiatric care to working age adults and older adults, supporting them in their recovery journeys.

Key responsibilities include weekly patient reviews, Memory clinic assessments, providing crisis intervention, and supporting HTTs to gatekeep admissions to inpatient units, enabling patients to receive care in the community wherever possible.

Additionally, you'll supervise and guide junior medical staff, support training and education of HTTs, and engage in clinical governance initiatives.

This role offers a blend of clinical leadership, patient-centred care, and team working, ideal for psychiatrists looking to work across directorates to improve standards and drive continuous service improvement in mental health. Flexible working options and ongoing professional development support make this an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and compassionate professional.

About us

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.

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

• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Experience

• Prior experience working in a Community 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.
• Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Other professional qualification.
• CCT in General Psychiatry.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Values

• 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.
• 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.