Consultant Psychiatrist in Intellectual Disabilities- Dawlish

Are you interested in working with autistic adults and adults with learning disabilities in a specialist inpatient setting? This is an opportunity to join a developing regional service providing high quality care for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism with acute mental health needs. Devon Partnership NHS Trust has opened a high specification state of the art purpose built 10 bed Regional Learning Disability and Autism Inpatient Unit at The Brook in Dawlish. Designed with clinicians and people with lived experience, the unit offers a modern, therapeutic environment supporting recovery and wellbeing. We are seeking a Consultant Psychiatrist to provide inpatient clinical leadership and shared Responsible Clinician input, working closely with senior colleagues to deliver person-centred care. The post suits psychiatrists with experience in Learning Disability Psychiatry or General Adult Psychiatry with an interest in neurodiversity and complex mental health. You will work within a skilled multidisciplinary team contributing to assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, risk management, admission avoidance and timely discharge. LTFT working and additional paid sessions may be available, and informal discussions or visits are warmly encouraged prior to application. Why work at The Brook?