Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry for The Cedars in Exeter

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post located on The Cedars, Wonford House, Exeter. The Cedars comprises two acute inpatient wards which care for adults of working age. The combined bed base of The Cedars is 32 beds, mixed gender unit. There is a possibility for a hybrid remote working pattern depending on the post. Extra Programmed Activities are available and negotiable for clinical, research, innovation, teaching, medical management and other special interests. For more geographically remote posts, the Trust would be happy to negotiate additional bespoke arrangements for suitable candidates.

The post holder will be based on one of the wards at The Cedars in Exeter, and be responsible for a maximum of 16 patients. There will be a dedicated private office with PC/laptop accessibility. A medical secretary will be provided and you will be well supported by a dedicated full-time medical staffing department. There are resident doctor and MPAC provisions on the ward. This post is suitable as a first-time NHS consultant, or an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in adult acute inpatient mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.

Main duties of the job:

• The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act in the capacity of Responsible Clinician.
• They will also provide leadership to the wider urgent and inpatient care pathway and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient-centred.
• You will take part in the on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.
• Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible, e.g., doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.

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:

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:

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it is 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.