Consultant Psychiatrist within Community Mental Health Service
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Job Summary
Livewell Southwest is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a
Job Summary
Livewell Southwest is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Psychiatrist to join our Community Mental Health service, based at Mount Gould Hospital in Plymouth.
There are eight established consultant posts within the Community Mental Health Service based on geographic localities within Plymouth: Cumberland and Avon (this post). The successful applicant with join seven consultants and four specialty doctors split across the two teams.
We have a collaborative leadership structure with managers, senior psychiatrists and psychologists providing leadership to the team. We have implemented the personalised care framework with all cases having a keyworker which could be a psychiatrist. We have very close working relationships with the vibrant VCSE sector in Plymouth and have implemented asset-based community development to a much greater extent than in many areas. We work in close partnership with the Alliance which is a group of 5 VCSE mental health organisations. We deliver services together combining the best of all providers and to agreed standards.
Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c 22 or 29 September 2025
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide Consultant input to a city-wide assessment service offering a range of therapeutic interventions to adults and their carers/families, with severe and enduring mental illness/disorder.
Advice also provided to primary care GPs, primary care mental health team and other Livewell services. This is a significant part of the workload, but only refers to routine enquiries.
What Were Looking For
* Full GMC Registration with a licence to practise
* Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry (or within 6 months of CCT at time of interview)
* A commitment to recovery-focused, collaborative care
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a progressive and supportive team
* Focus on holistic patient centred care
* Contribute to a developing and innovative service
* Enjoy a balanced and flexible job plan, tailored to your interests
About Us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values, kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.
We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.
We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.
Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.
Details
Date posted
16 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
B9832-MD-2025-350
Job locations
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Avon House
Mount Gould Hospital
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7QD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant Psychiatrist with Community Mental Health Services.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached a copy of the Job Description for Consultant Psychiatrist with Community Mental Health Services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Eligibility for full registration with GMC with a licence to practice. Inclusion on the Specialist Register in Psychiatry at the time of taking up the Post (Specialist Registrars applying in advance must be within six months of their CCT at the point of being interviewed). Eligibility for Section 12 and Approved Clinician Approval. Extensive experience in Community/ Adult Psychiatry essential.
Desirable
* Higher academic qualification (MSc, PhD or other relevant higher qualifications). MRCPsych. Specialist areas e.g. Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Qualification in Teaching Learning. RCPsych Endorsement in Liaison Psychiatry and/or Older Adults.
Experience
Essential
* Knowledge of Mental Health Legislation. Participation in Continual Professional Development. MDT Working. Ability to offer expert psychiatric opinion on full range of emergency and routine clinical situations.
Desirable
* Experience in Community psychiatry, experience in working in a Community Mental Health Team and CPA. Evidence of special interest.
Essential
Research, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Management & Practical Requirements
* Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
* Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
Person Specification
Essential
* Ability to apply evidence-based approach to management of clinical problems. Ability to teach undergraduates. Ability to communicate with patients and staff both orally and in writing, to a high standard. Computer and IT skills. Reliability. Excellent team working skills. Caring attitude to patients and relatives. Advise on efficient running of the service. Participate in department management. Experience in audit. Sensitivity to the importance of considering user's views in individual treatment plans and also service development. Ability to access transport to undertake duties as appropriate. Willingness to work expected hours of the job and on-call with reasonable adjustment to any disability. Ability to deal with stressful situations and emergency care.
Desirable
* Completion of clinical research. Enthusiasm toward developing research in partnership with the University. Publications in refereed journals. Experience in designing teaching curricula for undergraduates. Ability to provide educational supervision to SpRs/junior doctors. Ability to maintain and build relationships across multiple physical and organisational boundaries. Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional or national levels. Ability to motivate a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Evidence of service improvement and design specific to community settings. Practical experience of Care Programme Approach.
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
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Livewell Southwest
Address
200 Mount Gould Road
Mount Gould
Plymouth
Devon
PL4 7PY
Employer's website
https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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