Psychiatrist Remote

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post on Salus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre, Torbay Hospital caring for adults of working age and comprises a 16 bed mixed gender unit.

One of the aims of the Trust is being a Great Place to Work, we are committed to your well-being and a fantastic work life balance.

DPT is committed to recruiting and retaining high calibre consultants, supporting an agile and productive workforce. There is a possibility of hybrid remote working, dependant on the post. Extra PA's are available and negotiable for clinical, research, innovation, teaching, medical management and other special interests. For more geographically remote posts, the Trust would be happy to negotiate additional bespoke arrangements for suitable candidates.

This post is suitable as 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 acute inpatient mental health services is preferable but support will be given to doctors wishing to move from other psychiatric specialties or roles.

The successful applicant will offer assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients being managed informally and those detained under the Mental Health Act in the capacity of Responsible Clinician.

They will also provide leadership to the wider urgent and inpatient care pathway and participate in ensuring the care flow of patients through the Trust is efficient and patient centred.

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

The post holderwill have a dedicated private office with PC/laptop accessibility. A medical secretary will be provided and you will be well supported by a dedicated full-time medical staffing department. There are currently two junior doctors and a trainee Multi Professional Approved Clinician (MPAC) based on the ward.

Salus Ward is a new purpose-built ward which has been nominated for the Project of the Year - New Build UK, at the Design in Mental Health Awards.

Designs features include generous courtyards at the heart of the scheme allows for abundant natural light and seamless connections with the outdoors.

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.
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.

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.

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.
Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Salus Ward, South Devon and Torbay Mental Health Centre

Torbay Hospital

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