Specialist Psychiatrist in General Adult, Moorland View

Haringey GP Federation; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Barnstaple seeks a Specialist Psychiatrist to lead the medical team on the Moorland View acute psychiatric ward. The role involves patient assessment, treatment, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant qualification and have extensive experience in Psychiatry. The position offers a supportive environment with flexible working options and comprehensive professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Study leave opportunities

Support for specialist registration

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years medical work with 6 years in a relevant specialty.
• Experience at a senior level in Psychiatry.
• Experience in delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior medical leadership on an acute psychiatric ward.
• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients on the ward.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Crisis management

Communication skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

GMC registration

Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Job description

Specialist Psychiatrist in General Adult, Moorland View

Specialist Psychiatrist in Moorland View Acute Psychiatric ward NorthDevon at Devon PartnershipNHS Trust. Devon Partnership NHS Trust stands at the forefront of mental healthand learning disability, forging partnerships with health and social careproviders to support recovery.

The Role: Weinvite you to join us as a Specialist Psychiatrist on Moorland View, a new role working alongside aconsultant nurse approved clinician (MPAC) and a cohesive MDT to provide seniormedical input to this purpose built 16 bedded ward situated in Barnstaple inNorth Devon.

Why Join Us:

Make animpact - This role willplay a crucial role in developing our acute inpatient offer, a successfulcandidate will be supported to lead with expertise and collaborate withmultidisciplinary teams to minimize restrictions on patient treatment.

Grow yourcareer - The postholder will be provided appropriate support for developing a portfolio andspecialist registration through the portfolio pathway. This includes regularsupervisions with the line manager, educational supervisor and the portfoliopathway lead. The trust will fund the first application while submitting theportfolio.

InclusiveWorking Environment - Experiencea supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and championsrecovery, inclusion, and wellbeing.

Work-LifeBalance - Enjoycompetitive annual leave entitlement and study leave opportunities. Open toflexible working according to service need.

Main duties of the job

The post holderwill be providing the senior medical leadership within an Acute psychiatricward in North Devon

The post holderwill be available 9-5 Monday to Friday. The post holder will be based in NorthDevon District Hospital in Barnstaple

The post holder willwork within MDT and offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients onMoorland View psychiatric ward, as well as other expert clinical services insupport of patients and their families/carers as judged necessary.

Apply now tounlock your potential and join us in creating an inclusive society where mentalhealth and wellbeing are universally understood and valued. Devon PartnershipNHS Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicationsfrom candidates of all backgrounds

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

Qualifications

• MB BS or equivalent
• GMC registration.
• Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent.
• Approved under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983.

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years medical work (either continuous period or in aggregate) since obtaining a primary medical qualification of which a minimum of six years should have been in a relevant specialty in the Specialty Doctor and/or closed SAS grades. Equivalent years experience in a relevant specialty from other medical grades including from overseas will also be accepted.
• Shall meet the criteria set out in the Specialist grade generic capabilities framework found at the following link: https://www.nhsemployers.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/sas-paper-2-specialist-grade-generic-capabilities-framework-2021.pdf
• Experience at senior level working in the field of Psychiatry
• Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent
• Delivering supervision of non-medical prescribers

Clinical Skills and Knowledge

• Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and physical and psychological assessment of patients.
• Ability to manage crises and act independently.
• Ability to manage potentially violent and disturbed patients.
• Confidence in assessing and managing physical health problems and emergencies.
• Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983
• Good knowledge of relevant Mental Health legislation including the MCA.
• Good knowledge of clinical risk management.
• Good knowledge of evidence based strategies for management of psychiatric disorder
• Ability to apply psychological models to practical situations.
• Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements including social care

Clinical Governance

• Commitment to involvement in on site programme of clinical governance
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice, clinical audit and involvement of users and carers in service provision

Personal Skills, Continuing Professional Development, Motivation, Practical Arrangements and Physical

• Ability to communicate with clarity in spoken and written form.
• Flexible approach, keen to accept new challenges.
• Punctuality/good time management.
• Honesty and integrity.
• Well organised.
• Willingness and ability to support other professions in achieving their educational aims
• Commitment to process of CPD
• Ability to organise own learning/CPD
• Meets professional health requirements
• Ability to be independently mobile across a geographical area in a timely manner including urgently and in accordance to service need
• Ability to critically examine practice.
• Registered with Royal College of Psychiatrists for CPD
• Access to appropriate personal transport to fulfil the post.

Research

• Interest in maintaining up to date clinical knowledge base.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to research on site.
• Publications in peer reviewed journals.

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.