Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry in Exeter

Devon Partnership Trust invites applications for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join the Exeter West Community Mental Health Team (CMHT, 6 PAs) and the Place of Safety (Wonford House Hospital, 4 PAs) in the General Adult Directorate. This full-time post supports patients aged 18-65, though part-time/job-share applicants are welcome.

The Trust, based in the beautiful county of Devon, offers a great work-life balance surrounded by stunning landscapes. We support agile working, including hybrid remote arrangements, and offer extra programmed activities for research, teaching, medical management, and other interests.

The post is based at Wonford House, Exeter, where you'll have a private office, IT access, and dedicated secretarial support. You will oversee a caseload of 300 patients, conducting 12-15 medical assessments per week. Additionally, you will provide Responsible Clinician cover for the Devon-wide Place of Safety, supporting detained patients awaiting placement.

This role suits first-time NHS consultants, experienced psychiatrists, or international applicants, with Approved Clinician status preferred but training provided if required. We offer mentorship, peer support, electronic record systems, and 2.5 SPAs weekly for professional development.

The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed by the Exeter West CMHT, as well as other expert clinical services in support of patients and their families/carers as necessary. They will also provide leadership to the wider CMHT and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient centred.

The successful applicant will also provide Responsible Clinician cover for patients in the Wonford House Place of Safety, for patients already detained under section 2 or section 3 who remain in POS for few days while awaiting a bed to become available in another inpatient unit. This includes initial assessment, followed by treatment planning, and mental health act responsibilities, such as section 17 leave arrangements. The average length of stay in POS for these patients is 2-3 days. The amount of time that will be needed weekly to support these patients will be based on need, according to the number of patients in POS waiting for a bed elsewhere. Three DCC PAs are allocated to this activity which amounts to 12 hours per week. It may be necessary that the Consultant will need to attend the POS daily, in working weekdays, for 1-2 hours.

You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.

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 what we do.

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.

Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• 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.
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.
• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.
• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.
• 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.

• 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.
• CCT in General Psychiatry.

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.