Specialty Doctor Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry

We are looking for a speciality doctor grade psychiatrist to join our friendly, cohesive multidisciplinary team. You will be joining a well-functioning team whose workforce is stable and well-appointed to. The post holders main role is to provide clinical input and support team members of the Community Mental Health Team which provide mental health services to adult patients of working age (18-65) in the North Devon Torridge area. North Devon is a great place to live and work, with an outstanding natural environment (beaches and surf), great schools, and great links with the regional city of Exeter. This is a full time, in-person, community-based post (though interested LTFT candidates will also be considered). The post holder will be mainly based at the Abbotsvale at Bideford Hospital, Bideford where clinic and admin space and secretarial support will be provided. You will be working alongside a Consultant Psychiatrist and a Nurse Specialist. The post holder would be supported to construct a personal development plan with the support of the line manager (consultant supervising the post holder), and will have dedicated weekly SPA time, study leave and funding to support continuing professional development. It is a fixed term post for 24 months.

The Community Mental Health Team provides assessment and on-going treatment for patients with severe and enduring mental illness and complex needs. The post holder is expected to be actively involved in assessments, considering diagnosis and creating treatment plans based on evidence-based guidelines.