Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry - Salus Ward

We are delighted to invite applications for the Consultant Psychiatrist post at Salus Ward, a newly developed 16-bed mixed-gender unit dedicated to caring for adults of working age.

Why Devon Partnership Trust?

• Excellent work-life balance in one of the UK’s most scenic counties
• A dynamic, agile workforce supporting high-calibre consultants
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Development opportunities with additional PAs available for special interests

As a Responsible Clinician (RC), you will:

• Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act.
• Offer leadership within urgent and inpatient care, ensuring efficient, patient-centred care flow across the Trust.
• Work closely with community, inpatient, and home treatment services to optimise inpatient bed availability.
• Participate in the on-call rota, with cross-cover provided by other consultants in the area.
• Work in collaboration with Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) with RC duties for the ward split pro rata, alongside two junior doctors dedicated to the ward.

Why Salus Ward?

• Salus Ward is a state-of-the-art facility, nominated for Project of the Year - New Build UK at the Design in Mental Health Awards.
• Thoughtfully designed to maximize natural light, open spaces, and seamless connections with nature.
• Features spacious courtyards at the heart of the scheme, optimizing circulation and fostering a sense of progression for patients.
• Offers stunning Dartmoor views, thoughtfully integrated into the design from patient bedrooms and courtyards.

Who Should Apply?

This post is ideal for first-time NHS consultants, experienced consultants, post-retirement professionals, or international applicants - applications are encouraged. Experience in adult acute inpatient services is preferred but not essential; support is available for those transitioning from other psychiatric specialties.

Additional Benefits:

• Approved Clinician (AC) status is preferred but not essential; support is available for overseas candidates working toward AC authority.
• Excellent IT systems and full electronic records, with a clinician-led custom clinical record system in development.
• Mentorship and peer support, including: 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours per week) dedicated to professional development.
• Monthly peer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees, and postgraduate meetings.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in mental health care, we’d love to hear from you!

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 Trust’s 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 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:

• 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.

• 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, Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT), CCT in General Psychiatry.

• 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.

• Essential: 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.
• Desirable: Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

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

• 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.

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

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details:

Employer name: Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Salus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA