Job summary
We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post (6PAs) with the Exeter West Community Mental Health Team, General Adult Directorate. This part-time role offers flexible PA allocation across the week, with hybrid working, combining remote and in-person working can also be discussed.
We are committed to being a Great Place to Work, supporting wellbeing and work-life balance in our inspiring county. We aim to recruit and retain high-calibre consultants through agile, productive working patterns. Extra Programmed Activities are negotiable for clinical, research, teaching, medical management, or other interests. For geographically remote candidates, bespoke arrangements can be discussed.
Based at Wonford House, Exeter, you will have a private office, full IT access, and dedicated secretarial and medical staffing support. The post covers adults aged 18-65 in the Exeter area, with a typical caseload of 300 and 12-15 assessments per week. Clinical duties will be agreed with the Clinical Director and Chief Medical Officer. Training in patient safety and quality improvement is available.
Within Exeter City & West CMHT, a separate City team serves a different catchment area under another Consultant Psychiatrist. Patient safety and quality improvement are central to the role, with training available if needed.
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Main duties of the job
This post is suitable for first-time NHS consultants, experienced or post-retirement consultants with broad general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome. Experience in adult community mental health is preferred, but support is available for those transitioning from other specialties.
Approved Clinician status is desirable; eligible candidates, including those from abroad, will be supported to obtain it.
We offer excellent IT systems and are developing a clinician-led electronic record platform. A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 1.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (6 hours/week) for professional development, peer group, medical advisory committee, and postgraduate meetings.
The successful applicant will assess, diagnose, and treat patients under Exeter West CMHT, support families/carers, and provide leadership to the team. They will ensure efficient, patient-centred care flow, supervise trainees, and teach University of Exeter medical students.
Participation in the on-call rota is expected, with cross-cover provided by local consultants.
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 co-production, 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
* 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.
Teaching and Supervision
* Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
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.
Research
* Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
Values
* 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.
Management
* Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
* Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
Aptitudes
* Excellent communication skills.
* Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
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