Consultant Psychiatrist – General Adult CMHT, Exeter
Devon Partnership NHS Trust invites applications for a 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 and a hybrid working pattern, with remote and in‑person work as both options can be discussed.
Pay range
This range is provided by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience – talk with your recruiter to learn more.
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 patients and 1,215 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 per 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.
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 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.
Qualifications
* Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
* To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post.
* 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.
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.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Part‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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