Inpatient General Adult Consultant Psychiatrist - North Devon

Haringey GP Federation; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to join their multidisciplinary team at Moorland View Ward in Barnstaple. This is a key role in providing inpatient mental health services, where you will collaborate with other clinicians to meet the evolving mental health needs of the community. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in adult psychiatry. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Wide clinical experience in adult, older adult psychiatry.
• Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.
• Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Take a leading clinical role in inpatient mental health services.
• Work alongside the Consultant Nurse approved clinician.
• Collaborate with the Home Treatment Team and other services.

Skills

Multidisciplinary team working

Experience in inpatient psychiatry

Leadership in multi-disciplinary team

Ability to collaborate with clinical teams

Education

MBBS (or equivalent)

Registration with the GMC

MRCPsych or equivalent qualification

Approved Clinician status

Job description

Join Our Dynamic Team at Moorland View Ward!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our well-established multidisciplinary team (MDT) at Moorland View Ward, a 16-bed mixed-gender acute psychiatric ward at NorthDevon District Hospital in Barnstaple. Nestled in the stunning landscapes of Devon, youll enjoy close access to beautiful beaches, the moors, and convenient connections to Exeter and Bristol via improved road and rail links.

Our Team:

Multi-professional Approved Clinician(Nurse Consultant)

B7 Clinical Team Lead

2x B6 Charge Nurses

B5 Registered Mental Nurses (RMN)

Occupational Therapy Team

Clinical Psychologist

What We’re Looking For:We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward-thinking Consultant Psychiatrist who is eager to take a leading clinical role in our inpatient mental health services working alongside our experienced Consultant Nurse approved clinician. Youll be part of a developing cross-agency, cross-team response to the evolving mental health needs of our community.

If youre passionate about making a difference and ready to embrace our warding challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Moorland View Ward is a vital part of the Urgent and Inpatient Care system in North Devon. We collaborate closely with the Home Treatment Team, alternative-to-admission beds, and an intensive inpatient rehabilitation ward to provide a flexible, local response for North Devons most mentally unwell residents.

Our Collaborative Network:We pride ourselves on our strong working relationships with supportive colleagues in Psychiatric Liaison, the Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service, and adjacent wards for older persons and rehabilitation. The Senior Clinicians join a local supportive peer group, can attend a weekly academic programme and have opportunities to extend their teaching and supervision experience.

Our Facilities:

16-Bed Mixed Gender Ward: All bedrooms are en-suite, ensuring privacy and comfort.

Beautiful Garden: The ward encircles a serene garden, offering a peaceful environment for recovery.

Comprehensive Amenities: Includes office space, MDT office space, music room, dining room, gym, Occupational Therapy Kitchen, patient kitchen, and will soon include a occupational therapy garden / growing space.

Adjacent Facilities: Seclusion area, long-term segregation area (with en-suite bedroom, lounge, and enclosed garden), additional garden space, arts room.

Join us at Moorland View Ward, where we are dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care in a supportive and enriching environment.

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 full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide 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.