Consultant Psychiatrist in Community Eating Disorders Service

1 month ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Devon Partnership NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and service development drivenConsultant Psychiatrist to join our growing Community Eating Disorder Team to continue todevelop and implement our established assessment and therapy treatmentprogramme for patients in the community with an eatingdisorder.

The Consultant role is embedded in a dedicated multidisciplinary eatingdisorders team and offers consultation, assessment, advice, and psychological services anddietetic interventions for patients to 18 years and older with moderate tosevere eating disorders registered with GPs in North Devon, Exeter, East andMid Devon, West Devon and South Devon and Torbay.

The Devon CEDS has developed from a pilot in 2016 and was fullycommissioned in 2018. It has successfully rolled out a locality based FREEDmodel in line with the transformation of the Community Health Framework andLong Term Plan.

Additionally it has developed and implemented a dedicated team ofdoctors, nurses and physician associates for ensuring high quality and timelymonitoring of high risk patients for physical health needs across three clinicareas in Devon. This is GP led and is working closely with commissioners andPCN colleagues to develop shared care pathways with primary care

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will have experience of both eating disorders presentationsand managing complexity and co-morbidity in this client group and be passionateabout delivering high quality patient care along with our other stakeholders inMental Health, Acute Hospitals and Primary Care. This includes the dedicatedSEDU ward, Haldon and colleagues in CAMHS. Transition facing work anddevelopment of an all age pathway in Devon is a part of Trust strategy and therole would support strategic input into this.

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 fullJob Description and Person specification attached to this advert which willprovide further information on this role.

Person Specification

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

MRC Psych Other professional qualification (eg CBT, PSI, CAT ). CCT in Old Age/General Psychiatry/CAMHS

Experience

Essential

Prior experience working in a Community/Inpatient/Eating Disorder /Psychotherapy Mental Health Team. 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 Community and/or Eating Disorder and/or Psychotherapy based Psychiatry. Proven commitment to improving the quality of clinical care.

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.

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.

Research

Essential

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

Desirable

Aptitude for and practical experience of research.

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.

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