Locum Specialty Doctor in General Adult Psychiatry, Exeter
Client: Devon Partnership Trust
Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ede755e34e41
Job Views: 6
Posted: 23.01.2025
Expiry Date: 09.03.2025
Job Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for a specialty doctor grade psychiatrist. The post holder's main role is to provide clinical input and support team members of the Community Mental Health Team, which provides mental health services to adult patients of working age (18-65) in the Exeter area of Devon.
This is a full-time, community-based post (though interested LTFT candidates will also be considered). The post holder will be mainly based at the Devon Partnership Trust base at Wonford House hospital in Exeter, where admin space and secretarial support will be provided.
The post holder would be supported to construct a personal development plan with the support of the line manager (consultant psychiatrist supervising the post holder) and will have dedicated weekly SPA time, study leave, and funding to support continuing professional development.
Main Duties of the Job
The Community Mental Health Team provides ongoing support for patients with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in formulating a care plan and treatment plan based on evidence-based treatment guidelines.
The post holder is expected to work in close liaison and collaboratively with other services/agencies. The post holder would be a key member of the multi-disciplinary team.
The team provides initial assessments of patients who are referred to the Service and triaged by the Referrals management service. With the active involvement of the post holder in the consultation and treatment of complex cases, multi-disciplinary (MDT) meetings, and the triage process, this team accepts referrals to the CMHT or transfers patients back to primary care or makes referrals to appropriate services available in the community, voluntary sector agencies, and/or specialist services.
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
Qualifications
Essential
1. MB BS or equivalent
2. GMC registration.
3. Experience in General Psychiatry
Desirable
1. Membership or Affiliate ship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
2. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Clinical Skills and Clinical Knowledge
Essential
1. Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
2. Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes.
3. Ability to manage crises and act independently.
4. Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
5. Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
6. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
Desirable
1. Up to date CPR training.
2. Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
3. Evidence-based knowledge of Forensic psychiatry.
4. Knowledge of clinical risk management.
5. Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation.
Clinical Governance
Essential
1. Commitment to involvement in on-site programme of clinical governance
Desirable
1. Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision
Research
Essential
1. Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
Desirable
1. Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
2. Publications in peer-reviewed journals.
3. IT skills.
Experience
Essential
1. Experience at SHO level or above of working in the field of General Psychiatry
Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development
Essential
1. Ability to communicate with clarity in English in spoken and written form.
2. Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
3. Punctuality/good time management.
4. Honesty and integrity.
5. Well organised.
6. Open to constructive feedback
7. Commitment to the process of CPD
Desirable
1. Ability to critically examine practice.
2. Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical
Essential
1. Ability to organise own learning/CPD
2. Meets professional health requirements
3. Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need
Desirable
1. Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post.
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