Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult Psychiatry – Salus Ward (Devon Partnership Trust)
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Job Summary
Salus Ward is a newly developed 16-bed mixed-gender unit caring for adults of working age. Devon Partnership Trust invites applications for the Consultant Psychiatrist post at Salus Ward.
Why Devon Partnership Trust?
* Excellent work-life balance in one of the UK’s most scenic counties
* A dynamic, agile workforce supporting high-calibre consultants
* Flexible and hybrid working options
* Development opportunities with additional PAs available for special interests
As a Responsible Clinician (RC), You Will
* Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act
* Offer leadership within urgent and inpatient care, ensuring efficient, patient-centred care flow across the Trust
* Work closely with community, inpatient, and home treatment services to optimise inpatient bed availability
* Participate in the on-call rota, with cross-cover provided by other consultants in the area
* Work in collaboration with Multi-Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) with RC duties for the ward split pro rata, alongside two junior doctors dedicated to the ward
Main duties of the job
Within Salus Ward, contribute to a high-quality service for adults of working age and support multidisciplinary team working.
Why Salus Ward?
* State-of-the-art facility, nominated for Project of the Year – New Build UK at the Design in Mental Health Awards
* Designed to maximise natural light, open spaces and connections with nature
* Courtyards and views of Dartmoor integrated with patient areas
Who Should Apply?
This post is suitable for:
* First-time NHS consultants, experienced consultants, post-retirement professionals, or international applicants
* Experience in adult acute inpatient services is preferred but not essential (support available for transitions from other psychiatric specialties)
Additional Benefits
* Approved Clinician (AC) status is preferred but not essential; support is available for overseas candidates working toward AC authority
* Excellent IT systems and full electronic records; clinician-led clinical record system in development
Mentorship and Peer Support
* 2.5 Supporting Programme of Activities (10 hours per week) dedicated to professional development
* Monthly peer groups, quarterly medical advisory committees, and postgraduate meetings
About Us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, and a range of specialist and secure services for the South West region and nationally. We are committed to coproduction with patients, families and carers, and to delivering safe, recovery-focused care. We encourage an inclusive culture and welcome applications from all sections of the community, including those with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Values
We recruit for behaviours that underpin our core values: quality of care, improving lives, respect, dignity, compassion; we value teamwork, openness to new ideas, and continuous improvement. Flexible/part-time arrangements will be considered and supported where possible.
Requirements
* Full GMC registration
* Approved Clinician status at start date
* Eligible for inclusion in the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT at interview
* Approved under section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983
Salary and Contract
Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per year. Contract: Permanent. Working patterns: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working. Location: Salus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AA.
Equality and Safeguarding
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community in line with the Equality Act 2010. This post requires DBS clearance and UK professional registration.
Details and next steps can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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