Consultant Psychiatrist

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisenfor the post of a Consultant Psychiatrist in Forensic Intellectual and NeurodevelopmentalDisorders (FIND) Service. The Community Forensic Service consists of threeteams- Specialist Community Forensic Team (SCFT), Forensic Personality DisorderService (FPDS) and FIND. Over the last 5 years FPDS and SCFT have expanded andFIND expansion is planned for 2024. FIND is a regional service serving Devon(incl. Plymouth), Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

FIND service delivers care pathwayservice for both men and women with Intellectual disabilities, Autism and/or AcquiredBrain Injury (ABI). The service works with these patients in order to optimiselength of stay and the forensic care pathway. A key aim is to reduce the use ofout-of-area or specialist placements and for efficient use of South Westnetwork beds. Currently the FIND service offers Signposting and advice (Tier1), Consultation, training and supervision (Tier 2), Joint work, Care pathwaymanagement and Access assessment (Tier 3). When the FIND team has undergone theplanned expansion, they will also hold a small caseload of Tier 4 Careco-ordination.

The post-holder will join anexciting and highly motivated team in delivering a range of care in awell-established tiered system. The post holder will have a capped caseload ofpatients and act as community RC for this cohort.

Main duties of the job

It is anticipated that thepost-holder will be a key stakeholder in shaping the growth, development andexpansion of the service. This post offers an opportunity to develop andprovide clinical leadership for the Service. They will join the Secure serviceon-call rota which has middle and junior grades on-call system embedded in it.They will join the diverse and dynamic RC/consultant group of the Secureservice as part of clinical leadership team of the Service. The service iscommissioned by the South West Provider Collaborative (SWPC), which allows thepost-holder to contribute to regional strategic developments.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

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 description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job Description and Personspecification attached to this advert which will provide further information onthis role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Prior experience working in a Forensic and/or Learning Disability Service. Experience of psychiatric practice in a range of settings, especially the community. Experience of audit and an understanding of the principles of clinical governance.

Desirable

Evidence of development of special interest in Forensic and/or Learning Disability services. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care. Trained in structured clinical risk assessment relevant to this patient population.

Management

Essential

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and managers. Awareness of NHS management and funding arrangements.

Desirable

Management training / experience. Experience of involvement in service development.

Qualifications

Essential

Full Registration with the General Medical Council. To hold Approved Clinician status at the point of taking up post. 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.

Desirable

MRCPsych. Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ). CCT in Learning Disability Psychiatry / Forensic Psychiatry.

Aptitudes

Essential

Excellent communication skills. Evidence of ability to exercise leadership in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work collaboratively with other clinical teams.

Desirable

Evidence of new ideas in service delivery. A track record of implementing service initiatives.

Values

Essential

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.

Desirable

A track record of team leadership or collaboration with other agencies.

Research

Essential

Ability to interpret published research and to apply research findings to clinical practice.

Desirable

Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

Teaching and Supervision

Essential

Experience of teaching undergraduates and postgraduates.

Desirable

Evidence of additional teaching skills. Experience as a lecturer or supervisor. Experience in Clinical Supervision.

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