Job summary Specialty Doctor in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: North Devon CAMHS - 10PAs 1 Year fixed term Contract This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant multidisciplinary team, develop your special interest and psychiatry practice while having the best of what Devon offers. We welcome candidates wishing to work less than full time. Candidates will be joining a CQC rated Good service, with a strong and established workforce of 15 Child Psychiatrists in Devon and Torbay. The service is particularly interested in modelling the job in line with the successful candidates special interest and working preference. Devon CAMHS is part of a wider Integrated service within Children and Family Health Devon, delivering a range of health, social and education services for children and young people. We are a large and progressive CAMH service which values diversity. We are committed to continual service improvement, participation and the use of routine outcome measures to inform our practice.The service model aims to actively promote prevention, early intervention and opportunities for children, young people and their families to build resilience and to stay well, whilst also providing evidence based, outcomes focussed interventions to enable children to recover, to maintain their best quality of life and to reach their potential Main duties of the job This is a great opportunity for a doctor who wishes to take the next step in their career. We would love to hear from you if you are an enthusiastic and forward thinking consultant willing to develop and take a leading clinical role in our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. We are looking for highly motivated and committed individuals, who can help us make a real difference in the lives of young people and their families, who can be part of a team and who can bring enthusiasm and developments into clinical practice. This post will be based in Barnstaple, working with many consultants across. There will be opportunities for the candidate to develop their training and work across a number of pathways including Managing Mood and Emotions, Acute Care (Crisis team and Assertive Outreach Team), Eating Disorder Team. About us 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 Trusts 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. Date posted 26 March 2025 Pay scheme Hospital medical and dental staff Grade Specialty Doctor Salary £59,175 to £95,400 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number C9369-25-0259 Job locations Springfield Court Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role. Job description 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 Clinical Skills and Clinical Knowledge Essential Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients. Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes. Ability to manage crises and act independently. Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients. Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 Desirable Up to date CPR training. Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations. Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry. Knowledge of clinical risk management. Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation. Clinical Governance Essential Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance Desirable Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision Research Essential Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base. Desirable Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site. Publications in peer reviewed journals. IT skills. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent GMC registration. Desirable Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development Essential Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form. Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges. Punctuality/good time management. Honesty and integrity. Well organised. Commitment to process of CPD Desirable Ability to critically examine practice. Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical Essential Ability to organise own learning/CPD Meets professional health requirements Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need Desirable Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post. Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training, or Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable Experience at SHO / CT level or above of working in the field of Child Psychiatry. Person Specification Clinical Skills and Clinical Knowledge Essential Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients. Writing comprehensive, clear medical notes. Ability to manage crises and act independently. Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients. Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 Desirable Up to date CPR training. Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations. Evidence based knowledge of forensic psychiatry. Knowledge of clinical risk management. Knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation. Clinical Governance Essential Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance Desirable Knowledge of evidence based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision Research Essential Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base. Desirable Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site. Publications in peer reviewed journals. IT skills. Qualifications Essential MB BS or equivalent GMC registration. Desirable Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Personal Skills and Continuing Professional Development Essential Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form. Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges. Punctuality/good time management. Honesty and integrity. Well organised. Commitment to process of CPD Desirable Ability to critically examine practice. Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical Essential Ability to organise own learning/CPD Meets professional health requirements Ability to be mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner and in accordance to service need Desirable Access to appropriate transport to fulfil the post. Experience Essential Minimum of 3 years in basic psychiatric training, or Evidence of achievement of ST3/CT3 competences in a relevant specialty at time of application. Eligibility to work in the UK. Desirable Experience at SHO / CT level or above of working in the field of Child Psychiatry. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Devon Partnership NHS Trust Address Springfield Court Fishleigh Road, Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple Devon EX31 3UD Employer's website https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)