Inpatient General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist - United Kingdom - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Description

Location: Barnstaple, EX31 4JB
Salary: £ to £
Date posted: 7th May 2024
Closing date: 30th May 2024

Our professional responsibility is to reduce the risk of infection to others as far as possible. Getting vaccinated against diseases that can be passed person-to-person in healthcare settings is part of this responsibility. The Trust will provide advice, guidance and support on vaccinations and access to vaccinations where requested.

Job Description:

Over the last threeyears the trust have been training senior non-medical clinicians asMulti-Professional ACs who are then able to take on much of the RCresponsibilities for patients other than Mental Health Act Assessments. Thefirst cohort are now deployed and there are inpatient fully qualified MPACs inExeter and Torbay. There is a Nurse Consultant, Liz Moakes, currently trainingon Moorland View who will be due to qualify as an AC in 2025. This means youwill have a senior clinical colleague and consultants who have had traineeMPACs have found them to be an enormous asset. There will be an additional PAfor supervision of the MPAC whilst they are training. The junior doctorcomplement is a core trainee and a foundation year two doctor.

The trust iscurrently undertaking a senior workforce review. As a consequence of this weare moving towards having 1.5 RCs on each inpatient ward which is likely to bea combination of a consultant psychiatrist and a qualified MPAC.

The trust haverecently appointed a new Chief Medical Officer who is innovative and dedicatedto getting things right for staff so we can get things right for patients. Wewant to make this role work for you and would be delighted to have a discussionabout what this would look like. There are opportunities for additional PAsabove the 11 and for some remote working.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking an inpatientconsultant for Moorland View, a 16 bed mixed gender acute ward in Barnstaple,North Devon. This post has become available as the longstanding consultant ismoving to a recently opened 10 bed rehabilitation ward on the same site. Theward has a mature MDT including psychology, occupational therapy and pharmacistinput, and an experienced ward manager. There are excellent links with theCMHTs, liaison psychiatry, Home Treatment Teams and AMPHs. There are two otherwards co-located Ocean View 10 bed rehabilitation ward, and Meadow View forolder adults. Both of these wards have substantive consultants. The AMPH officeis onsite. The wards are located on the North Devon District Hospital siteallowing easy access to DGH facilities when required. The post comes with adedicated office and secretarial support.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role.

Person Specification Experience

• Experience of multidisciplinary team working.
• Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.
• Experience in inpatient psychiatry.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.
• Evidence of new ideas in service delivery.
• A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Management

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers.
• Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.
• Management training / experience.
• Experience of involvement in service development.

Qualifications

• MBBS (or equivalent).
• Registration with the GMC (or eligible to become registered) with a licence to practice.
• MRCPsych or equivalent qualification.
• Included on the GMC Specialist Register, or eligible for inclusion, or included within 6 months of CCT. Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.
• Approved Clinician status.
• Possess a CCT (or equivalence) in adult psychiatry.
• Postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field.
• Has undergone training in educational supervision.
• Has undergone training in appraisal.

Teaching and Supervision

• Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.
• Other evidence of supporting professional development of others.
• Evidence of additional teaching skills.
• Experience as a lecturer or supervisor.
• Experience in Clinical Supervision.

Research

• Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.
• Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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

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.