Specialist Psychiatrist for Torbay Crisis Resolution and HTT

7 days ago

Torquay, United Kingdom Islet Systems Full time

Specialist Psychiatrist for Torbay Crisis Resolution and HTT Join Devon Partnership NHS Trust as a Specialist Psychiatrist in the Torbay HTT – South Devon. This fixed‑term 24‑month role provides senior medical leadership and supports an integrated, 24/7 community care service. The position is based at Haytor Unit, Torbay Hospital, with a flexible working pattern (full‑time, part‑time, and flexible arrangements available). Salary: £100,870 to £111,441 per year. Reference number: C9369-25-0965. Responsibilities: Provide senior medical leadership to the Torbay HTT. Conduct urgent assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients managed by HTT and allied clinical services. Work within a multidisciplinary team, offering support to patients and families/carers as needed. Ensure care is delivered within local, national, and legislative frameworks. Essential Qualifications: MB BS or equivalent. GMC registration. Desirable Qualifications: Membership or Affiliateship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists or equivalent. Approval under Section 12(2) of the Mental Health Act 1983. Essential Experience: Minimum of 12 years medical work (aggregate or continuous) from primary qualification, with at least six years in a relevant specialty at specialist doctor or SAS grades. Meet the specialist grade generic capabilities framework. Desirable Experience: Senior level psychiatry experience. Experience of Home Treatment or equivalent. Experience delivering supervision of non‑medical prescribers. Essential Clinical Skills & Knowledge: Excellent clinical skills in interviewing and assessment of patients. Ability to manage crises, potential violence, and emergencies independently. Working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 1983 and other relevant legislation. Strong clinical risk management, evidence‑based strategies, and documentation skills. Desirable Clinical Skills & Knowledge: CPR training. Application of psychological models to practice. Understanding of NHS organisational arrangements, including social care. Research: Desire to maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge; enthusiasm to contribute to on‑site research; published peer‑reviewed articles. IT skills. Personal Skills / Professional Attributes: Clear communication, flexible, punctual, honest, organised. Support for CPD; ability to manage own learning. Ability to operate independently and travel within region. Clinical Governance: Commitment to clinical governance programmes. Knowledge of audit and user/carer involvement. Equal Opportunity: Devon Partnership NHS Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We encourage those with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader. Applications must include a valid Disclosure and Barring Service check and meet the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Skilled worker sponsorship is possible. Further information: Devon Partnership NHS Trust website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ . Job locations: Community Well‑being Hub, Torbay Hospital, Torquay, Devon (TQ2 7AA). Posted 01 December 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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