Consultant Psychiatrist- Part-time - Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom - Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Description

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post with the Home Treatment Team (HTT), General Adult Directorate based at The Cedars, Exeter.

This service is for patients age 18-65 years old caring for the population in the Exeter area and some surrounding towns.

The post is full-time however part-time/job-share applicants are welcome.

The Trust is committed to recruiting and retaining high calibre consultants by supporting an agile and productive working force.

There is a possibility for a hybrid working pattern. Extra PA's are available and negotiable for clinical, research, innovation, teaching, medical management and other special interests.

Within the Exeter HTT, there is another team caring for a different catchment area, led by another Consultant Psychiatrist who provides similar services.

Patient safety and Quality Improvement are key aspects of the role and training will be provided if required.

This post is suitable for a first time NHS consultant, or an existing or post-retirement consultant with a broad level of general adult psychiatric expertise.

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.

You will take part in on-call rota and other consultants from the area will be expected to provide cross-cover for leave.

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.

These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion.

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.
Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

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.

Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
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.

CCT in General Psychiatry.

Prior experience working in a Community Mental Health Team.
Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community.
Evidence of development of special interest in Community based Psychiatry.
Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

Management training / experience.