Over the past three years, our trust has been at the forefront of training senior non-medical clinicians as Multi-Professional Approved Clinicians (MPACs) to enhance our multidisciplinary team. The first cohort is now fully deployed, with qualified MPACs in Exeter, Torbay, and North Devon. At Moorland View, you'll be supported by a Full-Time Nurse Consultant (MPAC), Liz Moakes, alongside a core trainee and a Foundation Year Two doctor.
Our trust is currently undergoing a senior workforce review. As part of this, we are moving towards having 1.5 Responsible Clinicians per inpatient ward, likely a combination of a consultant psychiatrist and a qualified MPAC.
We have recently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who is committed to creating a supportive environment for staff, ensuring we deliver the best care for our patients. We are eager to discuss how this role can be tailored to suit you, with opportunities for additional PAs beyond the standard 11 and options for remote working.
Main duties of the job: We are seeking an inpatient Consultant Psychiatrist for Moorland View, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute ward in Barnstaple, North Devon. This position has become available due to the previous consultant moving to another service within the trust.
Moorland View boasts a well-established multidisciplinary team, including a Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Assistant Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant, Clinical Pharmacist, and Technician, as well as an experienced ward manager. There is access to an Extra Care Area, onsite patient use gym, art therapy space, and plentiful outside space. There are strong connections with the CMHTs, Psychiatric Liaison Service, Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Teams, and AMPHs.
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 Experience:
* Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
* Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry.
* Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
Desirable Experience:
* Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
* Experience in inpatient psychiatry.
Aptitudes:
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.
Qualifications:
Essential:
* MBBS (or equivalent).
* Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
* MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
* Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
* Approved Clinician status.
Desirable:
* Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry.
* Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
* Has undergone training in educational supervision.
* Has undergone training in appraisal.
Values:
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.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and applications are encouraged and welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part-time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported, where possible.
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