NHS
Consultant Psychiatrist for Older Adult Psychiatry
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Job Description
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- 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.
- MRC Psych
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in Old Age/General adult Psychiatry
- Prior experience working in an inpatient Mental Health Facility.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- Evidence of development of special interest around older adults mental health needs.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- 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
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
- 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.
- MRC Psych
- Other professional qualification
- (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ).
- CCT in Old Age/General adult Psychiatry
- Prior experience working in an inpatient Mental Health Facility.
- Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings.
- Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
- Evidence of development of special interest around older adults mental health needs.
- Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
- Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
- Management training / experience.
- Experience of involvement in service development.
- Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
- Evidence of additional teaching skills.
- Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
- Experience in Clinical Supervision.
- Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
- Aptitude for and practical experience of research.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
- 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
- Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
- A track record of implementing service initiatives.
- A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.
Job summary
0.8 WTE but part-time/job-share applicants welcome
Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust! We would like to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post in Old age community working in South Hams and West Devon Older peoples Community Mental Health Team, based at South Hams and West Devon OPMH CMHT, Plymouth Road, Tavistock, West Devon,PL19 8AB.
This is a newly created post following retirement of 0.6 WTE SAS doctor and 0.2 WTE Consultant psychiatrist. The post holder will work alongside a substantively employed 0.6 WTE consultant, providing consultant leadership for the team. Older peoples services in Devon Partnership NHS Trust has a long history of excellent community based services and has worked innovatively for many years. It continues to be a regional and national leader in developing new initiatives and ideas.
The post exists within the South Hams and West Devon Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults, a well-established multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, psychologist, occupational therapists, and community support workers. This team covers a large geographical area and works from three sites at Totnes, Ivybridge and Tavistock. The post holder will be expected from the Tavistock site based at Tavistock andIvybridge sites.
Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required. Programmed Activities are negotiable for research, teaching, medical management and other special interests.
Main duties of the job
This post is suitable as a first NHS consultant, an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise. International candidates are welcome to apply. Experience of working in adult community mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.
Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority.
We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services and are in the process of a clinician-led design of our own clinical record system.
A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee and local post-graduate meetings.
You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.You will be well supported by a dedicated full-time medical staffing department.
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 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 Trusts 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.
Date posted
01 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£105,504 to £139,882 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-25-0282
Job locations
South Hams and West Devon OPMH CMHT
The Quay, Plymouth Road
Tavistock
West Devon
PL19 8AB
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.
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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management
Essential
Desirable
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
Desirable
Research
Essential
Desirable
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Management
Essential
Desirable
Teaching and Supervision
Essential
Desirable
Research
Essential
Desirable
Aptitudes and Values
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Hams and West Devon OPMH CMHT
The Quay, Plymouth Road
Tavistock
West Devon
PL19 8AB
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
South Hams and West Devon OPMH CMHT
The Quay, Plymouth Road
Tavistock
West Devon
PL19 8AB
Employer's website
https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.