Consultant Psychiatrist in Adult Psychiatry

Devon Partnership NHS Trust provided pay range This range is provided by Devon Partnership NHS Trust. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Devon Partnership NHS Trust Welcome to Devon Partnership Trust We are delighted to invite you to apply for the Consultant Psychiatrist post located on The Cedars, Wonford House, Exeter. The Cedars comprises two acute inpatient wards which cares for adults of working age. The combined bed base of The Cedars is 32 beds, mixed gender unit. There is a possibility for a hybrid remote working pattern dependant on the post. Extra Programmed Activities 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. The post holder will be based on one of the wards at The Cedars in Exeter, and be responsible for a maximum of 16 patients. There will be 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 resident doctor and MPAC provisions on the ward. 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. International candidates are welcome to apply. 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. Main duties of the job 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. Approved Clinician status at appointment is preferable but those who would be eligible eg doctors applying from abroad, will be supported to obtain this authority. We have excellent IT and full electronic record across our services and are in the process of a clinician‑led design of our own clinical record system. A mentor and peer group will be provided. You will have 2.5 Supporting Programmed Activities (10 hours a week) to support your professional development, attend your monthly peer group, quarterly medical advisory committee and local post‑graduate meetings. 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. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr