Consultant Psychiatrist General Adult CMHT Exeter City (West)

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 can also be discussed.

We're 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'll have a private office, full IT access, and dedicated secretarial and medical staffing support. The post covers adults aged 1865 in the Exeter area, with a typical caseload of 300 and 1215 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'll 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'll 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 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.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• MRCPsych.
• Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT).
• CCT in General Psychiatry.

Teaching and Supervision
Essential

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Experience
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Research
Essential

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Values
Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Management
Essential

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Aptitudes
Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

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.

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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.